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Cheap flights to Santa Barbara (MDE)

Get started finding a cheap flight to Santa Barbara 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 Barbara.

Roundtrip prices range from - , and one-ways to Santa Barbara 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 Barbara (MDE)

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

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 Barbara (MDE) varies throughout the year based on seasonal demand. You’ll see the lowest rates for roundtrips to MDE 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 Barbara that have flexible change policies?
We get that travel schedules can change from one day to the next, so booking a flexible ticket with Expedia is a wise idea. Tick the "No change fee" box underneath the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your affordable, flexible flight to Santa Barbara is just a few clicks away.
Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara?
Decide on your perfect travel dates and then make your way towards Santa Barbara with one of these great airlines:

  • Spirit Airlines - 91 flights to or near Santa Barbara each month, including 91 flights to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) per month.
  • AVIANCA - 91 flights to or near Santa Barbara each month, including 91 flights to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) per month.
  • American Airlines - 91 flights to or near Santa Barbara each month, including 91 flights to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Santa Barbara?
You'll always walk away with an awesome deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" search function makes it even easier. Enter your preferred travel date, then click on the flexible dates box above to reveal the cheapest prices for nearby days. was the lowest price for a flight to Santa Barbara in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to Santa Barbara?
The cost of a round-trip journey to Santa Barbara in the last seven days ranged between and . If you were traveling one way out of (), you could have purchased a great deal from just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Santa Barbara?
Fly into Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) and sample the best that Santa Barbara has to offer. As the region's main point of entry, roughly 334 flights touch down here each month.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Barbara?
Consider leaving early in the week to land the best deal to Santa Barbara. Tuesday is generally the cheapest day to take off, with Monday running a close second. Saturday typically has the costliest prices. This is because a lot of people choose to kick off their break on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Santa Barbara?
In the last seven days, plane fares to Santa Barbara varied between and . Prices rise as your travel date nears, so book a cheap flight today.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Barbara?
To pick up a bargain flight to Santa Barbara, try to book during the month of February when airfares are at their cheapest. When's the most expensive time? In the USA, it's December.
How long is a flight to Santa Barbara?
Take a look at these popular services to Santa Barbara from the USA, along with their average travel times:

  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) - 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) - 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) - 5 hours and 30 minutes

Flights to Santa Barbara information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara
Destination airport IATA code
MDE