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Cheap flights to Santa Maria (SBA)

Get started finding a cheap flight to Santa Maria on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you.

We recommend using the ‘Flexible Dates’ calendar at the top of the page to see the price of plane tickets on the surrounding dates. This allows you to pick the cheapest days to fly if your trip allows flexibility and score cheap flight deals to Santa Maria.

Roundtrip prices range from - , and one-ways to Santa Maria start as low as .

Be aware that choosing a non-stop flight can sometimes be more expensive while saving you time. And routes with connections may be available at a cheaper rate.

Airlines that fly to Santa Maria (SBA)

You have several options for which airline you choose to travel with to Santa Maria. There are airlines flying into SBA: . 

Cheap plane tickets may be available from different airlines at different times and with unique terms. It’s best to understand the details of each airline’s offer before judging its value.

For example, if you plan to check a bag or bring a carry-on, check whether the cheap airfare deal includes a baggage allowance. If not, verify whether the baggage fee is higher than the difference of other airline plane ticket deals offering free checked/carry-on baggage in exchange for a slightly higher airfare. 

Find the best deals

At Expedia, we source many flight deals from multiple providers, so you can easily find the best deals that are right for you. A great strategy for getting the best deals can be to make sure you book and travel at the optimal times. Airfare to Santa Maria (SBA) varies throughout the year based on seasonal demand. You’ll see the lowest rates for roundtrips to SBA in and in for one-ways.

Cancellation & flexibility

To change or cancel eligible flights, go to ‘My Trips’ and navigate to your itinerary. If you booked within the last 24-hours, you might be able to cancel your flight for free. Learn more about flight changes or cancellations from our customer service portal. Some plane tickets are available with no change fees, which you can filter for during your search.

 

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Santa Maria that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply enter your preferred dates and destination, click the "Search" button, then mark the checkbox underneath the "Flexible change policies" heading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find affordable, flexible tickets to Santa Maria.
Which airlines fly to Santa Maria?
There are two carriers that make the journey to or near Santa Maria. Your options are:

  • United Airlines - 390 flights to or near Santa Maria each month, including 212 flights to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and 177 to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) per month.
  • American Airlines - 286 flights to or near Santa Maria each month, including 156 flights to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and 130 to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Santa Maria?
One of the easiest ways to get a hold of cheap tickets to Santa Maria is to be flexible with your dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" at the top of your results. It will bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to Santa Maria in the last seven days was . Booking well in advance will usually help you pick up an even better deal.
How much is a flight to Santa Maria?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to Santa Maria in the last seven days fluctuated between and . If you were flying one way from (), you could have scored a cheap fare from only .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Santa Maria?
Catch a flight to Santa Maria and you'll have several major airports to take your pick of. These are three of the region's busiest:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 619 flights per month.
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 407 flights per month.
  • Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) - 8 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Maria?
Try to jet off earlier in the week to score the best fare to Santa Maria. Tuesday is routinely the cheapest day to fly, with Monday right behind it. Saturday typically has the highest prices. This is because a lot of people prefer to start their trip on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Santa Maria?
In the last seven days, plane fares to Santa Maria ranged from to .
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Maria?
To snap up a great deal to Santa Maria, book sometime in February when airfares are at their lowest. The most expensive time to book? In the United States, it's the month of December.
How long is a flight to Santa Maria?
Your flight to Santa Maria could be long or short depending on where your point of origin is. Before you load up your laptop with TV shows and podcasts, take a look at the average flight times for these leading domestic routes:

  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 2 hours and 38 minutes
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 37 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 21 minutes

Flights to Santa Maria information
Destination airport
Santa Maria
Destination airport IATA code
SBA