How long does it take to fly to Santa Barbara?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Dakota you fly out of and what airport in Santa Barbara you fly into. For example, flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles takes 4h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sioux Falls to Los Angeles takes 5h 35m 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.

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The number of operators available for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Dakota 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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2:26 pm - 6:21 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:06 am - 1:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

5h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$350American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

2:26 pm - 6:21 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:06 am - 8:54 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

12h 48m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$355American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

6:20 am - 11:45 amFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:35 pm - 9:13 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$406American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

5:04 pm - 9:10 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

1:46 pm - 11:11 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

6:00 am - 11:52 amFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 52m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

1:46 pm - 11:11 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$434United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

12:53 pm - 10:35 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:35 pm - 9:13 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$437American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

9:42 am - 5:32 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 50m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

6:15 am - 4:23 pmSBA Santa Barbara-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

8h 08m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$439United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

11:30 am - 10:05 pmRAP Rapid City-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

5:00 pm - 11:12 amSBA Santa Barbara-RAP Rapid City

17h 12m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$535Delta

Mon, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 30

11:30 am - 10:05 pmRAP Rapid City-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

5:00 pm - 10:39 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RAP Rapid City

28h 39m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$577Delta

Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26

11:30 am - 10:05 pmRAP Rapid City-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

5:55 am - 10:39 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RAP Rapid City

15h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$577Delta

Mon, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 29

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Oct 21

FSD6:20 amSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

7h 25m

1 stop

SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara

Oct 30

SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara

6h 38m

1 stop

FSD9:13 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$406

American Airlines

Oct 21

FSD12:53 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

11h 42m

2 stops

SBA10:35 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 30

SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara

6h 38m

1 stop

FSD9:13 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$437

American Airlines

Nov 20

FSD6:00 amSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

7h 54m

1 stop

SBA11:54 amSanta Barbara

Nov 27

SBA6:03 amSanta Barbara

5h 48m

1 stop

FSD1:51 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$449

United Airlines flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara

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Dec 5

FSD5:07 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

6h 21m

1 stop

SBA9:28 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 9

SBA9:35 amSanta Barbara

10h 37m

2 stops

FSD10:12 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$456

United Airlines

Dec 5

FSD6:00 amSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

8h 53m

2 stops

SBA12:53 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 9

SBA9:35 amSanta Barbara

11h 55m

2 stops

FSD11:30 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$461

United Airlines

Oct 21

FSD11:15 amSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

13h 36m

2 stops

SBA10:51 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 30

SBA7:50 pmSanta Barbara

12h 42m

2 stops

FSD10:32 amSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$479

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FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 12/11

2:26 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/15

6:06 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$350

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Fri 12/11

2:26 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/15

6:06 am-8:54 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$355

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FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 10/21

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/30

12:35 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$406

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FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 10/10

5:04 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/14

1:46 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$429

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-11:52 am

2 stops7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/14

1:46 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$434

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 10/21

12:53 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/30

12:35 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$437

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SBA Santa Barbara

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Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 10/10

9:42 am-5:32 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/14

6:15 am-4:23 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$439

Rapid CitySanta Barbara

RAP Rapid City - SBA Santa Barbara

RAPSBA

Rapid City

Mon 3/22

11:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/30

5:00 pm-11:12 am

2 stops17h 12m

$535

Rapid CitySanta Barbara

RAP Rapid City - SBA Santa Barbara

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Rapid City

Mon 3/22

11:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/26

5:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$577

Rapid CitySanta Barbara

RAP Rapid City - SBA Santa Barbara

RAPSBA

Rapid City

Mon 3/22

11:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/29

5:55 am-10:39 pm

2 stops15h 44m

$577

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from South Dakota to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from South Dakota according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best Price Found	$319
Fastest flight time	6h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from South Dakota in the past 72 hours is $319. The best round-trip flight deal from South Dakota to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $350.

The fastest flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara takes 6h 02m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Dakota to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Dakota 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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American Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,261 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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