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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis from $140

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6:03 am - 2:23 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:44 am - 11:45 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$385American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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7:18 pm - 8:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:15 am - 12:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$390American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 9:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 2:35 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland
$390Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 9:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 40m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland
$395Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 10:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 12:03 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 33m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$413United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 8:28 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$419United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 5:34 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 53m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 4:07 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
$424Delta
Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 1:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 10:10 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 55m1 stop Salt Lake City
$429Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:01 am - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
15h 58m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:00 am - 1:38 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
32h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
$1,739Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:01 am - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
15h 58m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2:40 pm - 1:38 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
24h 58m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
$2,114Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

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American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Our best American Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 19
SBA12:44 pmSanta Barbara
9h 15m
1 stop
MSP11:59 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Nov 22
MSP3:13 pmMinneapolis St Paul
8h 45m
1 stop
SBA9:58 pmSanta Barbara
$408
American Airlines
Nov 5
SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara
8h 15m
1 stop
MSP10:50 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Nov 9
MSP8:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
12h 21m
2 stops
SBA6:21 pmSanta Barbara
$434
American Airlines
Feb 9
SBA12:43 pmSanta Barbara
10h 13m
2 stops
MSP12:56 amMinneapolis St Paul
Feb 15
MSP10:56 amMinneapolis St Paul
13h 10m
2 stops
SBA10:06 pmSanta Barbara
$438

United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 19
SBA2:17 pmSanta Barbara
7h 13m
1 stop
MSP11:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Jan 9
MSP8:35 amMinneapolis St Paul
6h 30m
1 stop
SBA1:05 pmSanta Barbara
$279
United Airlines
Dec 19
SBA2:17 pmSanta Barbara
7h 13m
1 stop
MSP11:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Jan 9
MSP1:04 pmMinneapolis St Paul
10h 08m
2 stops
SBA9:12 pmSanta Barbara
$284
United Airlines
Dec 18
SBA2:17 pmSanta Barbara
7h 13m
1 stop
MSP11:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Jan 9
MSP7:35 amMinneapolis St Paul
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
$317

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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/5

6:03 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/9

5:44 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 01m

$385

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/5

7:18 pm-8:22 am

2 stops11h 04m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/9

7:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$390

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/9

1:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$390

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/9

11:05 am-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$395

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/19

1:56 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/22

5:30 am-12:03 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$413

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/10

1:06 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$419

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/13

5:41 am-5:34 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/17

12:20 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$424
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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/5

5:52 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/9

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$429

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/24

6:01 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/1

7:00 am-1:38 pm

2 stops32h 38m

$1,739

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA Santa Barbara - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/24

6:01 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/30

2:40 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$2,114

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $371 to $462.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $385.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara, with most prices found around $338. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara during January instead. Flights to Minneapolis in January, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $379.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Minneapolis?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $380. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Minneapolis on Sunday is $474.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Minneapolis is in the afternoon. Flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis during this time can be as low as $357. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $492. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$140

Fastest flight time

5h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $385.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis takes 5h 35m
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

  • How far is Santa Barbara to Minneapolis St Paul by plane?

    A flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis St Paul will travel around 1572.3 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Minneapolis St Paul 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.

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

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,387 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $322Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,172 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $352Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,209 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $384Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,653 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

    United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis around 1 time per week, with 10,387 momondo users rating the airline 7.3/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in the last 72 hours was $266 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $414 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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