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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis from $169

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7:40 pm - 11:57 pmSBA-MSP
26h 17m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 6:41 pmMSP-SBA
24h 16m1 stop
$286Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:57 pmSBA-MSP
26h 17m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 8:33 pmMSP-SBA
26h 08m1 stop
$362Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:45 pmSBA-MSP
7h 15m1 stop
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7:41 am - 12:36 pmMSP-SBA
6h 55m1 stop
$389American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 11:00 pmSBA-MSP
7h 45m2 stops
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6:00 am - 11:35 amMSP-SBA
7h 35m1 stop
$394Southwest
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 9:05 amSBA-MSP
14h 04m2 stops
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6:10 pm - 9:59 pmMSP-SBA
5h 49m1 stop
$418Delta
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:33 pmSBA-MSP
9h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 11:40 amMSP-SBA
7h 22m1 stop
$419American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 1:23 pmSBA-MSP
16h 08m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:14 pmMSP-SBA
12h 14m1 stop
$421Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 11:00 pmSBA-MSP
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 12:05 amMSP-SBA
8h 45m2 stops
$439Southwest
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 8:46 pmSBA-MSP
5h 36m1 stop
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1:41 pm - 11:59 pmMSP-SBA
12h 18m2 stops
$453United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:01 amSBA-MSP
10h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 11:59 pmMSP-SBA
12h 18m2 stops
$458United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24

American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Our best American Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 24
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
7h 15m
1 stop
MSP9:45 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Oct 26
MSP7:41 amMinneapolis St Paul
6h 55m
1 stop
SBA12:36 pmSanta Barbara
$389
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American Airlines
Oct 17
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
9h 03m
1 stop
MSP11:33 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Oct 20
MSP6:18 amMinneapolis St Paul
7h 22m
1 stop
SBA11:40 amSanta Barbara
$419
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American Airlines
Oct 7
SBA12:24 pmSanta Barbara
7h 21m
1 stop
MSP9:45 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Oct 11
MSP2:35 pmMinneapolis St Paul
5h 54m
1 stop
SBA6:29 pmSanta Barbara
$483
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Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 24
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
7h 45m
2 stops
MSP11:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Oct 26
MSP6:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
7h 35m
1 stop
SBA11:35 amSanta Barbara
$394
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Southwest
Oct 24
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
7h 45m
2 stops
MSP11:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Oct 26
MSP5:20 pmMinneapolis St Paul
8h 45m
2 stops
SBA12:05 amSanta Barbara
$439
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Southwest
Nov 22
SBA12:20 pmSanta Barbara
7h 20m
1 stop
MSP9:40 pmMinneapolis St Paul
Nov 29
MSP5:45 amMinneapolis St Paul
5h 45m
1 stop
SBA9:30 amSanta Barbara
$463
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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 19, 2025.
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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop26h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

8:25 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$286

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop26h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

8:25 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$362

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

12:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/26

7:41 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$389

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

1:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$394

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

5:01 pm-9:05 am

2 stops14h 04m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

6:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$418

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

12:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

6:18 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 22m

$419

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

7:15 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop16h 08m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/16

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$421

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

1:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/26

5:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 45m

$439

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

1:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

1:41 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$453

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

8:40 pm-9:01 am

2 stops10h 21m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

1:41 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$458

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara, with most prices found around $366. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara during November instead. Flights to Minneapolis in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $381.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $309. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Minneapolis on Monday is $397.

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 $291. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $402. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Minneapolis?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Minneapolis for around $445 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara for as low as $329 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flights are approximately 205% more expensive 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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Cheap Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (SBA to MSP) flight deals and tips

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

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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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  • 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 36m.

  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $200Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,964 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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