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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA - ABQ) from $188

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — ABQ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Albuquerque (ABQ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$550

Round-trip from

$351
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

Find a great deal and save up to 145% by booking at least 55 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $381.

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

August can be a great time to fly to Albuquerque from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $288. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $177. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to ABQ?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 12, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 7/136:00 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sun 7/215:45 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$461
Sat 7/131:12 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/216:10 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops16h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$495
Sat 7/136:35 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/216:10 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$573

Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Albuquerque in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 8/234:46 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/38:34 amABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$188
Thu 9/54:12 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:50 amABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$257
Sun 9/225:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/257:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$347
Fri 8/236:28 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/36:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$353
Fri 8/235:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/37:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$356
Sun 9/225:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/257:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops11h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$445
Fri 8/236:28 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/37:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$451
Sat 7/136:00 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sun 7/215:45 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$461
Thu 9/52:00 pmSBA - ABQ
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/87:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$491

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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$188 - $572

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Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop3h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/3

1 stop4h 59m

$188

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/5

1 stop6h 45m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/8

1 stop3h 50m

$257

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/22

1 stop6h 20m

Albuquerque

Wed 9/25

1 stop6h 58m

$347

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

3 stops14h 32m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/3

1 stop7h 12m

$353

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop6h 20m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/3

2 stops17h 57m

$356

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/22

1 stop6h 20m

Albuquerque

Wed 9/25

2 stops11h 31m

$445

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

3 stops14h 32m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/3

2 stops17h 59m

$451

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/13

1 stop4h 41m

Albuquerque

Sun 7/21

1 stop6h 58m

$461

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/22

2 stops21h 06m

Albuquerque

Wed 9/25

2 stops24h 48m

$572

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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Temperature and rainfall in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ABQ

Temperature

35.6 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albuquerque. Reviews last updated June 12, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $188, but on average you can expect to pay $447.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $188. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $347 and $461, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SBA to ABQ mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Santa Barbara Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SBA to ABQ flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $351). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $448). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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