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Route overview: Denver to Santa Barbara (SBA) flight deals

Denver → Santa Barbara

Dec 31, 2026 · choose your return date

DEN → SBA1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 2 airlines

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 31, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesNonstop$195.75 Dec 31, 2026 · One wayUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$209.25 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$368.20 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 1 nightUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$400.90 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$368.20 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 2 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$394.50 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$368.20 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 3 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$400.90 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$368.20 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 4 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$400.90 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 5 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 6 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · 7 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 8 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · 9 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$345.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · 10 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · 11 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 12, 2027 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 12, 2027 · 12 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027 · 13 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$322.00 Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027 · 14 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$349.75

Flights for your trip

  1. Thu, Dec 31 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Thu, Dec 31 · One way

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 1

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 1

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Thu, Dec 31 – Sat, Jan 2

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Thu, Dec 31 – Sat, Jan 2

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    6:00 amSBA
    5h 9m
    SFO · 1h 11m
    12:09 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Thu, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 3

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Thu, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 3

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Thu, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 4

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Thu, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 4

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Thu, Dec 31 – Wed, Jan 6

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Thu, Dec 31 – Wed, Jan 6

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  13. Thu, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 7

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  14. Thu, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 7

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  15. Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 8

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  16. Thu, Dec 31 – Fri, Jan 8

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  17. Thu, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 10

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  18. Thu, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 10

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  19. Thu, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 11

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  20. Thu, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 11

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  21. Thu, Dec 31 – Tue, Jan 12

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  22. Thu, Dec 31 – Tue, Jan 12

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  23. Thu, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 14

    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 pmDEN
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmSBA
    Southwest Airlines
    2:20 pmSBA
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  24. Thu, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 14

    United Airlines
    1:35 pmDEN
    5h 4m
    LAX · 1h 35m
    5:39 pmSBA
    United Airlines
    5:00 amSBA
    2h 28m
    Nonstop
    8:28 amDEN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-31 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN3107Axel-exclusive $195.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA774 + UA5257Axel-exclusive $209.252026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $368.202026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $400.902026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-02Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $368.202026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-02United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2340 + UA1068Axel-exclusive $394.502026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $368.202026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $400.902026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-04Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $368.202026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-04United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $400.902026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-05Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-05United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-06Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-06United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-07Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-07United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-08Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-08United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-09Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-09United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2340 + UA1068Axel-exclusive $345.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-10Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-10United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-11Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-11United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-12Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-12United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-13Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-13United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-14Southwest AirlinesWN3107 / WN447Axel-exclusive $322.002026-10-29T01:54:26Z
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-14United AirlinesUA774 + UA5257 / UA2865Axel-exclusive $349.752026-10-29T01:54:26Z

Route overview: Denver to Santa Barbara (SBA) flight deals

2026-12-31 · one way · Axel-exclusive $195.75

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 · one way · Axel-exclusive $209.25

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $368.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-01 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-01 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $400.90

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-01 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-01 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $368.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-02 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-02 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $394.50

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2340 / UA1068: SBA 2027-01-02 06:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-02 12:09:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 309 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA2340: SBA 2027-01-02 06:00:00 → SFO 2027-01-02 07:19:00; layover at SFO: 71 minutes.
    • UA1068: SFO 2027-01-02 08:30:00 → DEN 2027-01-02 12:09:00.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $368.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-03 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-03 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $400.90

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-03 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-03 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $368.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-04 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-04 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $400.90

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-04 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-04 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-06 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-06 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-06 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-06 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-07 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-07 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-07 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-07 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-08 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-08 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-08 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-08 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-10 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-10 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-10 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-10 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-11 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-11 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-11 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-11 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-12 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-12 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-12 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-12 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-12 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-12 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-14 · Axel-exclusive $322.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3107: DEN 2026-12-31 19:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN447: SBA 2027-01-14 14:20:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 17:40:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-14 · Axel-exclusive $349.75

  • United Airlines UA774 / UA5257: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 304 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA774: DEN 2026-12-31 13:35:00 → LAX 2026-12-31 15:09:00; layover at LAX: 95 minutes.
    • UA5257: LAX 2026-12-31 16:44:00 → SBA 2026-12-31 17:39:00.
  • United Airlines UA2865: SBA 2027-01-14 05:00:00 → DEN 2027-01-14 08:28:00; nonstop; 148 minutes. Local airport times.

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