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Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest one-way

US$ 106
Delta Air Lines Tue, Oct 13

53% below next 30d avg. (US$225)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 361
American Airlines Fri, Oct 2

16% below next 30d avg. (US$429)

When to fly

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

2h 43m 15m faster than avg. (2h 58m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$106 , travelers can expect an average price of US$225 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$361 . Flights typically take around 2h 58m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h 43m minutes. There are 12 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) . Flying from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (DEN-SBA) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Denver to Santa Barbara over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$106 and round-trip from US$361. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DEN 19:30
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        SBA 21:10
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Fri, Oct 2 | United Airlines
        SBA 05:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        DEN 08:30
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Sun, Oct 4 | United Airlines
        US$408 US$677
        40% off
        40% off
        US$677 US$408
      • DEN 07:15
        5h 31m
        1 stop
        SBA 11:46
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Fri, Oct 2 | American Airlines
        SBA 06:10
        4h 17m
        1 stop
        DEN 11:27
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Sun, Oct 4 | American Airlines
        US$361 US$677
        47% off
        47% off
        US$677 US$361
      • DEN 19:30
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        SBA 21:10
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Fri, Oct 2 | United Airlines
        SBA 06:08
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        DEN 11:32
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Sun, Oct 4 | Alaska Airlines
        US$377 US$677
        44% off
        44% off
        US$677 US$377
      • DEN 12:17
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        SBA 18:34
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Fri, Oct 2 | Alaska Airlines
        SBA 06:08
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        DEN 11:32
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Sun, Oct 4 | Alaska Airlines
        US$494
        27% off
        US$677 US$494
      • DEN 05:30
        7h 32m
        1 stop
        SBA 12:02
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Fri, Oct 2 | Delta Air Lines
        SBA 06:08
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        DEN 11:32
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Sun, Oct 4 | Alaska Airlines
        US$514
        24% off
        US$677 US$514
      • DEN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SBA 14:00
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        SBA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DEN 16:00
        Santa Barbara - Denver | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DEN 19:25
        2h 43m
        Nonstop
        SBA 21:08
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Mon, Oct 26 | United Airlines
        US$142 US$435
        67% off
        67% off
        US$435 US$142
      • DEN 07:56
        5h 7m
        1 stop
        SBA 12:03
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Tue, Oct 13 | Delta Air Lines
        US$106 US$435
        76% off
        76% off
        US$435 US$106
      • DEN 09:45
        5h
        1 stop
        SBA 13:45
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
        US$106 US$435
        76% off
        76% off
        US$435 US$106
      • DEN 10:45
        6h 21m
        1 stop
        SBA 16:06
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Tue, Oct 20 | Delta Air Lines
        US$114
        74% off
        US$435 US$114
      • DEN 06:00
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        SBA 09:24
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
        US$115
        74% off
        US$435 US$115
      • DEN 10:45
        6h 24m
        1 stop
        SBA 16:09
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Sat, Sep 26 | Delta Air Lines
        US$138
        68% off
        US$435 US$138
      • DEN 10:45
        6h 21m
        1 stop
        SBA 16:06
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Mon, Oct 19 | Delta Air Lines
        US$138
        68% off
        US$435 US$138
      • DEN 10:45
        6h 21m
        1 stop
        SBA 16:06
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Mon, Oct 26 | Delta Air Lines
        US$138
        68% off
        US$435 US$138
      • DEN 05:25
        7h 28m
        1 stop
        SBA 11:53
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
        US$140
        68% off
        US$435 US$140
      • DEN 07:15
        5h 31m
        1 stop
        SBA 11:46
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Sat, Sep 19 | American Airlines
        US$330
        24% off
        US$435 US$330
      • DEN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SBA 14:00
        Denver - Santa Barbara | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 27.8% on-time departure rate and a 88.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Denver to Santa Barbara flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Denver to Santa Barbara, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Denver to Santa Barbara according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Denver to Santa Barbara Flight Information

The distance between Denver and Santa Barbara is about 1,472.01 km. The average flying time from Denver to Santa Barbara is around 2 hours 58 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$106
Cheapest return ticket price US$361
Cheapest month November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,472.01 km
Average flight time 2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airline United Airlines
Frequency ～14/week
Flight statistics for the Denver–Santa Barbara route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Barbara (DEN-SBA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$106 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEN to SBA on Tue, Oct 13), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$361 departing on Fri, Oct 2 and returning on Sun, Oct 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Denver to Santa Barbara with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Denver to Santa Barbara. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2479 (19:34) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA671 (11:38)
  • To find best deals on flights from Denver to Santa Barbara, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$106.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Santa Barbara travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara on September 22, 2026 with Alaska Airlines, with prices starting at US$136.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Flying from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (DEN-SBA) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Santa Barbara and Denver is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Denver to Santa Barbara is US$225. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Denver to Santa Barbara is US$429. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara

How many flights fly from Denver to Santa Barbara daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Denver to Santa Barbara within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Denver to Santa Barbara is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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Highest
12
Mon
12
Tue
12
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
20
Sat
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.