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$144 Find cheap flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara departing on 9/4. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara (TPA-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 pm - 11:59 pmTPA-SBA
7h 59m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:31 pmSBA-TPA
8h 31m1 stop
$315United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 4
5:25 am - 11:28 amTPA-SBA
9h 03m1 stop
5:30 am - 4:12 pmSBA-TPA
7h 42m1 stop
$318American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
1:14 pm - 8:22 pmTPA-SBA
10h 08m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:37 pmSBA-TPA
12h 37m2 stops
$322American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 4
1:14 pm - 8:22 pmTPA-SBA
10h 08m1 stop
5:30 am - 6:50 pmSBA-TPA
10h 20m2 stops
$323American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
3:40 pm - 10:29 pmTPA-SBA
9h 49m2 stops
6:23 am - 9:37 pmSBA-TPA
12h 14m2 stops
$327American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 4
1:56 pm - 9:09 pmTPA-SBA
10h 13m2 stops
9:40 pm - 9:57 amSBA-TPA
9h 17m2 stops
$358American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 7
1:14 pm - 10:29 pmTPA-SBA
12h 15m2 stops
5:30 am - 8:15 pmSBA-TPA
11h 45m2 stops
$393American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
8:15 am - 12:58 pmTPA-SBA
7h 43m1 stop
6:36 pm - 11:09 amSBA-TPA
13h 33m2 stops
$418United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 4
5:55 pm - 11:31 pmTPA-SBA
8h 36m1 stop
6:35 am - 11:22 pmSBA-TPA
13h 47m2 stops
$428United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 5
7:25 am - 11:35 amTPA-SBA
7h 10m1 stop
6:39 pm - 9:25 amSBA-TPA
11h 46m2 stops
$467American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 23

Flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Sunday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Tampa, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $354 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of tickets is $758 and $563 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $144. KAYAK users also found Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip flights on United Airlines from $315 and on American Airlines from $318.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$144
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara was $144 for a one-way ticket and $315 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    On your way to Santa Barbara, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10696 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

4.0 OkayRoger, Jun 2024SFO - BUR
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Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

Got a much appreciated surprise upgrade to an exit row and the crew was very friendly and helpful.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 46mTPA-SBA
$144
9/4Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 52mTPA-SBA
$149
7/10Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 22mTPA-SBA
$174
6/21Fri
1 stopDelta
9h 33mTPA-SBA
$203
9/4Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 17mTPA-SBA
$204
6/21Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 02mTPA-SBA
$244
7/10Wed
2 stopsDelta
13h 08mTPA-SBA
$258
6/27Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 08mTPA-SBA
$273
6/27Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 19mTPA-SBA
$346
7/10Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 41mTPA-SBA
$373

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Tampa - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Tampa (TPA)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Tampa

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