$89 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (SBA-SLC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $89 for one-way flights and $207 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$207 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 2 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jul 8, priced at $207 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$208 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jul 8, priced at $208 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 18 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $230 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$232 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 2 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jul 8, priced at $232 found 2 days ago
Delta
Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 27
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$239 Roundtrip, just found
$239
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Sun, Jul 27, priced at $239 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$240 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 18 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $240 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$243 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 18 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $243 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 27
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$253 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $253 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 27
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$259 Roundtrip, just found
$259
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Sun, Jul 27, priced at $259 just found
United
Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
SBA
Santa Barbara
SLC
Salt Lake City
$259 Roundtrip, just found
$259
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $259 just found
Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC)
Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
Salt Lake City Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$206
Distance
614 mi

Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $89 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) cost?
Score cheap return fares from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) starting from $239. Book your seat and be on your way. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Delta flight leaving SBA on May 20 2025 and touching down at SLC. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SBA to SLC?
The cheapest flights from SBA to SLC are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
Hop on a direct flight with Delta Air Lines and fly straight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SBA to SLC?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SBA to SLC is Delta. You can book a seat on this route from $199. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SBA on July 20 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
Daily, an average of 2 direct flights take off from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC). Select the departure date that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
More passengers fly between SBA and SLC at 5 AM than at any other time. Rather skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SBA to SLC?
If you travel on a Sunday, you’ll get the biggest range of options for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC).
What is the earliest flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
The earliest flight taking off from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is at around 5:45AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you’ll land at Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) at approximately 8:53AM UTC-7. The overall travel time is 2h 8m.
How long does it take to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
Flights from SBA to SLC have an average travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 610 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SBA to SLC?
Delta Air Lines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC), with an on-time score of 90%. Use the Expedia App to look up your flight status before you jet off and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
To land at Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) without delays, choose a flight that takes off from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Salt Lake City from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Browse your flight options from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC). This is the only Salt Lake City airport you can fly into if you’re taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SBA to SLC just before your trip is typically more expensive. But if there’s some wiggle room with your schedule, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SBA to SLC flight and hotel package?
You’ll typically save money by booking a SBA to SLC flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it’s simple to manage everything in one convenient place. Once you’ve chosen your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras such as tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
If you reserved your SBA to SLC flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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