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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $209

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United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 11:31 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 12:59 am
SBA
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PHL
9h 26m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:14 pm
PHL
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SBA
10h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 12:59 am
SBA
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PHL
9h 26m
1 stop
$329United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 9:20 pm
PHL
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SBA
9h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 6:00 pm
SBA
-
PHL
9h 15m
2 stops
$357Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 5:50 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:30 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 15m
1 stop
$379United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:53 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 pm
SBA
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PHL
12h 15m
2 stops
$384United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 9:44 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 24m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 pm
SBA
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PHL
12h 15m
2 stops
$389United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:46 am
PHL
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SBA
7h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:42 pm
SBA
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PHL
7h 42m
1 stop
$417American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:25 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 7:50 am
SBA
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PHL
10h 32m
2 stops
$422United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:30 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 6:40 pm
SBA
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PHL
9h 25m
2 stops
$427Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 6:03 pm
PHL
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SBA
7h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 12:22 am
SBA
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PHL
8h 57m
1 stop
$432American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 11
PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia
8h 06m
1 stop
SBA11:31 amSanta Barbara
Aug 18
SBA12:33 pmSanta Barbara
9h 26m
1 stop
PHL12:59 amPhiladelphia
$324
United Airlines
Aug 11
PHL1:35 pmPhiladelphia
10h 39m
2 stops
SBA9:14 pmSanta Barbara
Aug 18
SBA12:33 pmSanta Barbara
9h 26m
1 stop
PHL12:59 amPhiladelphia
$329
United Airlines
Sep 29
PHL9:27 amPhiladelphia
11h 23m
1 stop
SBA5:50 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 30
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
8h 15m
1 stop
PHL5:30 pmPhiladelphia
$379

Southwest flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 11
PHL2:45 pmPhiladelphia
9h 35m
2 stops
SBA9:20 pmSanta Barbara
Aug 18
SBA5:45 amSanta Barbara
9h 15m
2 stops
PHL6:00 pmPhiladelphia
$357
Southwest
Jul 21
PHL1:50 pmPhiladelphia
11h 40m
2 stops
SBA10:30 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 28
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
9h 25m
2 stops
PHL6:40 pmPhiladelphia
$427
Southwest
Sep 1
PHL3:00 pmPhiladelphia
9h 20m
2 stops
SBA9:20 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 12
SBA10:40 amSanta Barbara
9h 10m
2 stops
PHL10:50 pmPhiladelphia
$442

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 June 6, 2026.
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PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

6:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

12:33 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 26m

$324

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

1:35 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

12:33 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 26m

$329

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

5:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$357

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

9:27 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$379

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$384

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

11:20 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$389
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PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$417

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/28

6:18 pm-7:50 am

2 stops10h 32m

$422

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

1:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/28

6:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$427

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

1:40 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

12:25 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 57m

$432

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia, with most prices found around $391. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of September, then departing from Philadelphia during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $452.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $497 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia for as low as $376 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 185% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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

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

Fastest flight time

8h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara takes 8h 20m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Philadelphia to Santa Barbara by plane?

    There are 2454.2 mi between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 20m.

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

    Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santa Barbara Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,258 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,651 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $265Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,395 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $446Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,777 reviews
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