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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles from $168

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Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:58 amMSP-SBA
5h 58m1 stop
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5:50 am - 2:25 pmSBA-MSP
6h 35m1 stop
$337Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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1:32 pm - 7:52 pmMSP-SBA
8h 20m1 stop
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7:44 pm - 12:04 amSBA-MSP
26h 20m1 stop
$339Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:41 pmMSP-SBA
13h 41m1 stop
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7:44 pm - 1:52 pmSBA-MSP
16h 08m1 stop
$342Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:02 pmMSP-SBA
6h 02m1 stop
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1:03 pm - 8:32 pmSBA-MSP
5h 29m1 stop
$348United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:41 pmMSP-SBA
13h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 12:04 amSBA-MSP
26h 24m1 stop
$352Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 2:20 pmMSP-SBA
10h 35m2 stops
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5:15 am - 12:45 pmSBA-MSP
5h 30m1 stop
$353Southwest
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 5:54 pmMSP-SBA
11h 07m2 stops
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7:19 am - 4:21 pmSBA-MSP
7h 02m2 stops
$358United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 6:09 pmMSP-SBA
5h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:55 pmSBA-MSP
12h 05m2 stops
$363American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 12:35 pmMSP-SBA
9h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 8:15 pmSBA-MSP
6h 05m1 stop
$364Southwest
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 11:40 amMSP-SBA
7h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:33 pmSBA-MSP
9h 03m1 stop
$379American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 16

Delta flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Our best Delta deals on Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Delta
Oct 28
MSP8:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
5h 58m
1 stop
SBA11:58 amSanta Barbara
Nov 4
SBA5:50 amSanta Barbara
6h 35m
1 stop
MSP2:25 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$337
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Delta
Oct 19
MSP8:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
5h 58m
1 stop
SBA11:58 amSanta Barbara
Oct 22
SBA12:40 pmSanta Barbara
6h 16m
1 stop
MSP8:56 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$368
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Delta
Dec 21
MSP7:45 amMinneapolis St Paul
6h 23m
1 stop
SBA12:08 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 30
SBA5:45 amSanta Barbara
6h 54m
1 stop
MSP2:39 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$392
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Alaska Airlines flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Nov 14
MSP1:32 pmMinneapolis St Paul
8h 20m
1 stop
SBA7:52 pmSanta Barbara
Nov 17
SBA7:44 pmSanta Barbara
26h 20m
1 stop
MSP12:04 amMinneapolis St Paul
$339
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 21
MSP7:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
13h 41m
1 stop
SBA6:41 pmSanta Barbara
Oct 28
SBA7:44 pmSanta Barbara
16h 08m
1 stop
MSP1:52 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$342
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 18
MSP7:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
13h 41m
1 stop
SBA6:41 pmSanta Barbara
Oct 25
SBA7:40 pmSanta Barbara
26h 24m
1 stop
MSP12:04 amMinneapolis St Paul
$352
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

5:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$337

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/14

1:32 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/17

7:44 pm-12:04 am

1 stop26h 20m

$339

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

7:44 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$342

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

5:00 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

1:03 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$348

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

7:40 pm-12:04 am

1 stop26h 24m

$352

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

5:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

5:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$353

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

8:47 am-5:54 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

7:19 am-4:21 pm

2 stops7h 02m

$358

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

2:21 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

9:50 am-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$363

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

5:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

12:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$364

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/12

6:18 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/16

12:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$379

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Minneapolis, with most prices found around $382. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of November, then departing from Minneapolis during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $391.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $391. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Minneapolis because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $531.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Barbara is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in the evening for as low as $416. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $506 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from Minneapolis in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Barbara?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Minneapolis when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $447 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Minneapolis for as low as $370 on momondo.

How have Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (MSP to SBA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara.
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  • How far is Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Barbara by plane?

    There are 1572.3 mi between Minneapolis St Paul and Santa Barbara. Typically, this will take 5h 41m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Barbara Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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SouthwestPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $338Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $344Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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