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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $139 and $72 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOGoletaMay 20 to May 21$139
PDXGoletaJune 11 to June 14$160
SEAGoletaMay 31 to June 2$167
LAXGoletaJuly 29 to August 2$179
DENGoletaJuly 1 to July 7$251
PHXGoletaMay 28 to May 28$266
EWRGoletaMay 20 to May 24$281
BOSGoletaJune 4 to June 11$313
MSPGoletaMay 13 to May 24$318
DFWGoletaJune 14 to June 19$335
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PDXGoletaApril 27 to April 30$311
DFWGoletaApril 26 to April 29$405
SEAGoletaApril 26 to May 1$417
PHXGoletaApril 25 to April 28$462
BOSGoletaApril 26 to May 2$467
DENGoletaApril 25 to May 1$502
SFOGoletaApril 25 to May 8$571
LAXGoletaApril 27 to May 2$607
MSPGoletaApril 26 to May 2$668
*Prices include taxes and fees

Santa Barbara Flight Information

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Amazing Santa Barbara Accommodation Deals

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $92 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$92
includes taxes & fees
$80 per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $136 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$136
includes taxes & fees
$119 per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,468 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in, close to dining and shopping."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn at Highway 1

Inn at Highway 1

2.5 out of 5
1200 N H St, Lompoc, CA
The price is $150 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$150
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Lompoc. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"Very nice location for traveling family. Dog friendly."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Inn at Highway 1
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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $100 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$100
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,172 reviews)
"Check in was a breeze, very helpful young mad at the desk. The property was very clean. Pool looked very clean and inviting (didn’t use it as it was a bit cool) . Our room was very clean. It had everything you need for an overnight stay for some much needed rest before heading home . Oh and pet friendly ..."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $250 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$250
includes taxes & fees
$219 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff service is great. My original booking was sold out . He gave me a free upgrade. Excellent room!"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $170 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$170
includes taxes & fees
$149 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms are Very clean looks new inside"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $180 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$180
includes taxes & fees
$158 per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Love the property and would have given it a 5-star, but 1) the room key initially did not open our hotel entry door so I had to walk back, up-down the stairs, to the front desk for a new card key 2) when we opened the hotel room fridge it filled the room with a sour smell (cleanming agent?) ansd ..."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
The price is $295 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$295
includes taxes & fees
$259 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (806 reviews)
"Room was great after upgrade to 1room king suite. King accessible room was far too small. Courtyard was fabulous. Food was overpriced but convenient Staff friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA
The price is $909 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$909
includes taxes & fees
$789 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property, gorgeous grounds - you feel immersed in nature. Pools are lovely, as is the dining. Very family friendly, which is great if you have kids, but good to know if you don't have kids and want a peaceful getaway."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Ojai Valley Inn
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $912 per night from May 11 to May 12
$912
includes taxes & fees
$799 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"Beautiful and peaceful"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is $821 per night from May 12 to May 13
$821
includes taxes & fees
$724 per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Service is exceptionally excellent!"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $136 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$136
includes taxes & fees
$119 per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,468 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in, close to dining and shopping."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $250 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$250
includes taxes & fees
$219 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff service is great. My original booking was sold out . He gave me a free upgrade. Excellent room!"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hotel Corque

Hotel Corque

4 out of 5
400 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA
The price is $195 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$195
includes taxes & fees
$168 per night
Apr 30 - May 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,376 reviews)
"Fourth tome staying in this hotel is a favorite you cant ask for a better location close yet can be quiet with recent renovations and recent restaurant addition is a plus"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hotel Corque
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Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $255 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$255
includes taxes & fees
$223 per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,226 reviews)
"We chose Brisas mostly because of the pool and included breakfast. Both of those amenities were perfect. The front desk staff was very nice and they even upgraded us to a big suite at no charge. The location is walkable or bike-able to most things downtown. They even have bikes you can borrow! We’ll ..."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Best Santa Barbara Flight and Hotel Packages

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Flights To Santa Barbara

Standing on top of a hill, your face craned toward the sun, any plans you had to check in at work go out the window. You’re on vacation, and you’re going to soak up every blissful moment. The best of the beach and inland wine country are at your disposal. You’ll get sand between your toes and then take a day trip out to a scenic vineyard, where rolling hills and meticulously arranged vines permeate the landscape. Back in the city, Mediterranean-style red roofs take your imagination to a place thousands of miles away. Where the salt of the Pacific Ocean and the all-knowing breezes of the Santa Ynez Mountains meet, that’s where your travel companions can find you, wise wanderer. Gazing into the distance and dreaming up your next big adventure. Welcome to Santa Barbara.

The Central California coast is beckoning you to enjoy the best of land and seas. Book one of our cheap flights to Santa Barbara on Travelocity today, and soon you’ll be investigating the best of a respected wine region and nibbling on fine food.

Transportation From SBA

Flights to Santa Barbara land at the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), and there are plenty of hotels nearby that make for a relaxing place to wind down after your flight. Getting to your accommodation is as easy as a Santa Barbara breeze, because there are lots of ways to get there. Courtesy shuttle buses run between the airport and certain hotels, and you can book a door-to-door shuttle to any destination. You can also hop on the public bus, available from the Moffett Road station just across from the terminal. If you want a private ride, hail a cab at the curb. If you want to explore Greater Santa Barbara on your own schedule, rent a car while you’re booking airfare to Santa Barbara. With your own set of wheels, you may as well have the keys to the city.

Hotels near SBA

After a day of exploring wine country and the serenity of beach life, you’ll want a place to lay your head where you can achieve true bliss. After you book one of our best Santa Barbara flights, make plans to stay in one of these hotels and your vacation in paradise will be one for the record books:

  • The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort: This beachfront hotel feeds your spirit and your palate. Dine at one of five restaurants before you go for a walk on the coast. Take advantage of a wine package, and you’ll be sipping on fermented gold in style.
  • Bacara Resort & Spa: A luxury hotel with on-site yoga classes and beachfront dining. Ah, that’s your style. Throw in the private in-room fireplaces and the exceptional service, and the Bacara Resort & Spa has you feeling like you’ve come home.
  • Hotel Milo Santa Barbara: Take advantage of the privacy at a boutique hotel when you stay at Hotel Milo. The beach-chic motif is charming and the architecture reminds you of another time. Read in the garden before you head out for the day.
  • Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Spread across 22 acres, this stunning hotel really is one of a kind. Serene gardens give way to patio dining and luxury service always leaves you feeling pampered.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara

You’ve gotten tickets to Santa Barbara and you brought your eager taste buds along with a reverence for history. Good news, wise wanderer, the central coast will satiate your hunger for all things cultural and epicurean. Begin your tour of the city with a stop at from the Spanish Mission, one of the most visited and beloved of all California missions. Make sure you stop at the Stearns Wharf for a bite before you explore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and venture east toward the wineries. Between the Historic District and the quaint downtown shops, you might forget about the miles of coastline just waiting for you to sink your toes into the sand and surf. Don’t worry, the gentle crash of its waves is always there to remind you.

Flights to Santa Barbara, California are your ticket to paradise, wise wanderer. The boutiques of State Street and exhibits at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse are just the beginning of your adventure. Get your tickets to Santa Barbara today, and the road to sand and sun will come into view.

Need insider tips on must-see attractions in Santa Barbara? Check out our Santa Barbara travel guide!

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.