Cheap Flights from Denver International (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal

Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Denver International to Santa Barbara below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santa Barbara Municipal.

Denver to Santa Barbara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£194
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal is £194. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal.
United, Southwest Airlines and Copa fly direct from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal.
As of January 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal.
The cheapest month to fly from Denver International to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Barbara Municipal.

Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Take your pick of 29 weekly Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:35.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DEN to SBA flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santa Barbara (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport offered by this carrier.

  • United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DEN to SBA flights, with 85.0% of its services landing on schedule.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DEN and SBA include:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • £98 is currently the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Return flights start at £194. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from DEN to SBA, reserve your journey eight months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from DEN to SBA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.

  • 80.23% of flights departing from Denver International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from DEN.

  • To reach Denver International Airport from central Denver, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport off to an easy start. Just a short ride from DEN, stay at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport and be well-rested for the journey ahead.

Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara

  • The street address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..

  • From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santa Barbara in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport for August if you want to visit Santa Barbara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from DEN to SBA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Santa Barbara is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 85 miles east of Santa Barbara, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 190 miles south-east of Santa Barbara, San Diego is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

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