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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (CMH) from $476

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — CMH
May 13 — May 201
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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January

Average price

$557

Round-trip from

$283
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

Flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbus Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

To save up to 138% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport from $148 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $325 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Columbus Airport from Santa Barbara average $246. You can even find prices in February for less than $246, as users have found deals to Columbus Airport from as low as $88. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbus Airport from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 29%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (SBA - CMH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Tue 6/181:10 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$476
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$481
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2211:47 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$486
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$598
Thu 5/239:56 amSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$603
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$608
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$687
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:30 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$776

Cheap Santa Barbara to Columbus flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Columbus specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Tue 6/181:10 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$476
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$481
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2211:47 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$486
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$598
Thu 5/239:56 amSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$603
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$608
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$687
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:30 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$776

Santa Barbara to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Tue 6/181:10 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$476
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/223:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$481
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2211:47 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$486
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$598
Thu 5/239:56 amSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$603
Thu 5/2312:31 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$608
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$687
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:30 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$776
Tue 11/267:25 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sun 12/13:40 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/7$942

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/18

1 stop7h 00m

Columbus

Sat 6/22

1 stop8h 59m

$476

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/18

2 stops12h 56m

Columbus

Sat 6/22

1 stop8h 59m

$481

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/18

2 stops12h 56m

Columbus

Sat 6/22

2 stops9h 21m

$486

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

1 stop8h 11m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 01m

$598

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

2 stops10h 46m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 01m

$603

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

1 stop8h 11m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 32m

$608

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

2 stops10h 09m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 32m

$687

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

2 stops10h 09m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

2 stops11h 14m

$776

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $589. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$335

June

$369

July

$339

August

$299

September

$296

October

$283

November

$295

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus. 2 airlines have flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $476, but on average you can expect to pay $589.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($476), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SBA to CMH mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while CMH stands for Columbus Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus

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