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

United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

How long does it take to fly to Santa Barbara?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Minnesota you fly out of and what airport in Santa Barbara you fly into. For example, flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles takes 3h 49m on average. On the other hand, flying from Duluth to Los Angeles takes 5h 50m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Sun Country Air, Delta and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Minnesota according to our data. Sun Country Air is the first choice among our users, with 55% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport?

Prices for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.

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7:40 am - 12:45 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 1:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

5:44 am - 11:45 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:26 pm - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$357American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

6:35 pm - 10:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

2:20 pm - 9:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$357Southwest

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5

12:20 pm - 4:07 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:50 am - 1:46 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 56m1 stop Salt Lake City

$357Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 7

12:20 pm - 4:07 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:50 am - 1:46 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 56m1 stop Salt Lake City

$357Delta

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 7

7:00 am - 11:54 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 54m1 stop San Francisco

2:15 pm - 10:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

7:00 am - 11:50 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 50m1 stop San Francisco

2:15 pm - 10:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17

6:00 am - 1:15 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego

2:20 pm - 9:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$362Southwest

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5

6:08 pm - 4:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

24h 51m1 stop Portland

7:30 am - 5:10 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 40m1 stop Portland

$400Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

7:00 am - 11:33 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

18h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

6:07 am - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 52m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$536Alaska Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 7

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12:26 pm - 4:09 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:40 pm - 9:15 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City

$607Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:10 pm - 10:08 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 58m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:40 pm - 9:15 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City

$607Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

12:26 pm - 4:09 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:52 am - 1:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City

$607Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

3:13 pm - 10:35 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:59 pm - 11:52 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 53m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$680American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

10:19 am - 10:35 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

14h 16m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 9:14 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

13h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$686American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

7:05 am - 11:52 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 47m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 8:02 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

13h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$708United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

5:09 pm - 9:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 8:02 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

13h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$708United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

12:45 pm - 11:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 am - 3:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$730Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 11:47 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

18h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

6:08 am - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 51m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,225Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8

2:54 pm - 11:50 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

6:08 am - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 51m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,225Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 8

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Dec 14

MSP12:20 pmMinneapolis St Paul

5h 47m

1 stop

SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara

Jan 7

SBA5:50 amSanta Barbara

5h 56m

1 stop

MSP1:46 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$357

Delta

Nov 13

MSP6:15 pmMinneapolis St Paul

5h 55m

1 stop

SBA10:10 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 14

SBA5:41 amSanta Barbara

5h 55m

1 stop

MSP1:36 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$372

Delta

Dec 19

MSP6:10 pmMinneapolis St Paul

5h 52m

1 stop

SBA10:02 pmSanta Barbara

Jan 5

SBA5:50 amSanta Barbara

5h 56m

1 stop

MSP1:46 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$405

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Oct 20

MSP6:08 pmMinneapolis St Paul

24h 51m

1 stop

SBA4:59 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 23

SBA7:30 amSanta Barbara

7h 40m

1 stop

MSP5:10 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$400

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Dec 14

MSP7:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

18h 33m

2 stops

SBA11:33 pmSanta Barbara

Jan 7

SBA6:07 amSanta Barbara

15h 52m

2 stops

MSP11:59 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$536

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sat 10/24

7:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 22m

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5:44 am-11:45 am

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4:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

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Thu 12/17

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

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2:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$357

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Tue 12/15

12:20 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/7

5:50 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$357

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

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Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/14

12:20 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/7

5:50 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$357

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/13

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/17

2:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$357

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/10

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/17

2:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$357

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/17

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/5

2:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$362

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/20

6:08 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop24h 51m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/23

7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$400

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SBA Santa Barbara

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/14

7:00 am-11:33 pm

2 stops18h 33m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/7

6:07 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 52m

$536

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Minnesota, with most prices found around $352. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of January, then departing from Minnesota during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $431.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Minnesota when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $517 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Minnesota for as low as $284 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$179
Fastest flight time	5h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Minnesota in the past 72 hours is $179. The best round-trip flight deal from Minnesota to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $357.

The fastest flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara takes 5h 30m

There are no direct flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.

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Southwest	PriceFrom $322	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,204 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $322	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,608 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,261 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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