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Flight Info | Shanghai to Santa Barbara

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 2,226
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 10,314.54 km
Popular airline Air Canada

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Santa Barbara?

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  • May

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  • Jun

    25 1
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    29 6
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Santa Barbara based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,052.

  • How many airports are there in Santa Barbara (SBA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Santa Barbara (SBA): Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Santa Barbara

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Santa Barbara ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Santa Barbara airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Fri, May 16 at AED 2227 for one-way flights.
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