$245 Cheap Flights from Fayetteville (XNA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Popular airlines from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

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Cheap Flights from Fayetteville to Santa Barbara (XNA-SBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $245 for one-way flights and $269 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flights from Fayetteville (XNA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Origin airport
Northwest Arkansas Regional
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Roundtrip price
$268
Distance
1440 mi

Fayetteville to Santa Barbara Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Fayetteville to Santa Barbara

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 Fayetteville to Santa Barbara are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Fayetteville to Santa Barbara with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Fayetteville to Santa Barbara

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Fayetteville to Santa Barbara: 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 Fayetteville to Santa Barbara

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 Fayetteville to Santa Barbara in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $245 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 Fayetteville to Santa Barbara 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 Fayetteville to Santa Barbara 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

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from XNA to Santa Barbara Airport last minute?
Being spontaneous is a fabulous way to see the world, but it’s not necessarily the smartest method to land a bargain fare. It’s better to book your XNA to SBA journey well ahead of time instead of leaving it to the last minute. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the best time to book domestic flights is between 28 – 35 days ahead of the departure date, and international flights three to four months in advance. We recommend saving that spontaneity for when you arrive in SBA!
Can I change the date of my flight from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
It’s a snap to make changes to your Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to SBA trip yourself. Log in to the Expedia Trips portal and select “change flight.” Look around for new flights and choose the one that works best with your plans. You’ll see an estimate of applicable flight change costs. You can also visit our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to all your questions.

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