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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (SBA - SAT) from $171

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. 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.
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 10, 2024.

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$292

One-way from

$171
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 99%.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, book at least 22 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 48% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $195 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $377.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to San Antonio. Flights to San Antonio from Santa Barbara in October are about $240 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $76.

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Santa Barbara to San Antonio flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to San Antonio specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Santa Barbara to San Antonio in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/116:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Wed 7/176:19 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/10$344
Fri 7/54:11 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:27 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$355
Thu 7/116:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Wed 7/174:00 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/10$377
Thu 7/1111:03 amSBA - SAT
2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/175:35 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$436
Fri 7/54:11 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/84:59 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$449
Fri 7/51:47 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/85:50 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$484
Sun 6/235:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/277:20 amSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$486
Sun 6/236:25 amSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/278:10 amSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$537
Sun 6/235:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/274:19 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$617

Santa Barbara to San Antonio 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and San Antonio in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Santa Barbara to San Antonio in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 8/285:30 amSBA - SAT
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/32:29 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$302
Wed 8/286:33 amSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/38:52 amSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$306
Wed 8/286:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Tue 9/32:30 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/9$307
Wed 8/286:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Tue 9/32:30 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/10$311
Wed 8/286:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Tue 9/32:30 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/9$312
Wed 8/286:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Tue 9/32:30 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/10$316
Thu 7/116:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Wed 7/176:19 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/10$344
Fri 7/54:11 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:27 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$355
Thu 7/116:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Wed 7/174:00 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/10$377

One-way flights to San Antonio from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Users needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio should utilize the search form above.
Thu 8/87:35 amSBA - SAT
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/9$171
Thu 8/81:18 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$176
Sun 10/136:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$223
Sun 10/136:45 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$329
Thu 6/205:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$355
Thu 6/201:10 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$378
Sun 10/136:15 amSBA - SAT
3 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$473
Thu 6/206:00 amSBA - SAT
3 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$496
Thu 8/86:00 amSBA - SAT
3 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$679

Find flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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$302 - $401

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Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

1 stop8h 18m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

1 stop8h 02m

$302

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

1 stop4h 52m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

1 stop5h 41m

$306

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

1 stop5h 31m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops11h 13m

$307

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

1 stop5h 31m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops11h 13m

$311

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

2 stops11h 25m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops11h 13m

$312

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

2 stops11h 25m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops11h 13m

$316

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 54m

San Antonio

Mon 7/8

1 stop5h 24m

$355

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

3 stops15h 31m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops8h 21m

$397

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/28

3 stops15h 31m

San Antonio

Tue 9/3

2 stops9h 12m

$401

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Deals found on 6/9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

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Temperature and rainfall in San Antonio by month

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

SAT

Temperature

51.8 - 84.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Antonio have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $302, but on average you can expect to pay $382.

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

    American Airlines, at $302, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to San Antonio.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $171. American Airlines flights start at $176 while deals on United Airlines start at $223 one-way.

  • What does SBA to SAT mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while SAT stands for San Antonio Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 San Antonio with specific airlines?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 San Antonio that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 San Antonio flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to San Antonio flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (average of $292). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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