Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

One-way fares from $176 · BNA → SBA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$176

American Airlines · Tue, Dec 15

Cheapest month
December

from $176

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
6h 02m

2,980 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara

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  1. December 2026 Cheapest $176

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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American Airlines
Depart05:00 Tue, Dec 15BNA → SBA 6h 02m · 1 stop
$176one way, per person
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About flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Nashville (BNA) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are about 2,980 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 02m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $176, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $176 with American Airlines, departing Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $176 one way.

Are there direct flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 02m. Nashville and Santa Barbara are around 2,980 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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