What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

Southwest is the most popular carrier operating from Columbus to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:00 am - 12:44 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:22 am - 6:16 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

8h 54m1 stop Los Angeles

$357United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

9:00 am - 1:17 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:15 pm - 10:21 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 17

6:00 pm - 10:35 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 3:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 11:35 amCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:30 pm - 10:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

6:40 am - 1:25 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:25 pm - 11:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$357Southwest

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

6:35 pm - 10:35 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 11:25 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$357Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

5:44 pm - 9:57 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 10:26 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

6:00 pm - 10:35 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:30 pm - 10:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

2:16 pm - 9:56 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

5:00 am - 2:39 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$362United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

5:20 am - 1:02 pmCMH Columbus-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

1:46 pm - 11:54 pmSBA Santa Barbara-CMH Columbus

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$362United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

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American Airlines flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

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American Airlines

Dec 10

CMH5:44 pmColumbus

7h 13m

1 stop

SBA9:57 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 14

SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara

6h 41m

1 stop

CMH10:26 pmColumbus

$357

American Airlines

Oct 9

CMH6:00 pmColumbus

7h 35m

1 stop

SBA10:35 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 12

SBA6:47 pmSanta Barbara

11h 56m

2 stops

CMH9:43 amColumbus

$379

American Airlines

Oct 10

CMH5:24 amColumbus

10h 21m

2 stops

SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 12

SBA6:47 pmSanta Barbara

12h 31m

2 stops

CMH10:18 amColumbus

$385

Southwest flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

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Southwest

Oct 20

CMH6:40 amColumbus

9h 45m

1 stop

SBA1:25 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 24

SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara

11h 55m

2 stops

CMH8:25 pmColumbus

$362

Southwest

Oct 20

CMH3:10 pmColumbus

9h 00m

2 stops

SBA9:10 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 22

SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara

9h 45m

2 stops

CMH6:15 pmColumbus

$367

Southwest

Oct 10

CMH5:40 pmColumbus

7h 15m

1 stop

SBA9:55 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 12

SBA3:25 pmSanta Barbara

6h 35m

1 stop

CMH1:00 amColumbus

$374

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CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

6:22 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Mon 2/8

9:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/17

12:15 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Mon 10/19

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/21

6:10 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/5

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 10/20

6:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/22

2:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$357

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CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 9/29

6:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

2:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 12/10

5:44 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/14

12:45 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Wed 10/21

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/22

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 10/20

2:16 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$362

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH Columbus - SBA Santa Barbara

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 10/20

5:20 am-1:02 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/22

1:46 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$362

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus, with most prices found around $334. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of February, then departing from Columbus during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $363.

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Fastest flight time	6h 45m
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The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $284. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $357.

The fastest flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara takes 6h 45m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara

How far is Columbus to Santa Barbara by plane?
Columbus and Santa Barbara are 2040.1 mi apart from one another. 6h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,173 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,039 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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