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$289+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albany, NY (SBA - ALB)

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ALB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:00 am
SBA
-
ALB
2 stops15h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1810:10 am
ALB
-
SBA
2 stops14h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1110:02 am
SBA
-
ALB
2 stops9h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 2/1512:04 pm
ALB
-
SBA
2 stops13h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/512:10 pm
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 8/96:01 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$606
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/910:35 am
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Sun 2/151:10 pm
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$632
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/113:00 pm
SBA
-
ALB
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Sun 2/151:10 pm
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$643

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Albany (ALB). 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 January 27, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$538
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Albany that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops15h 44m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-9:13 pm

2 stops14h 03m

$573

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

10:35 am-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$632

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

3:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops14h 00m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$643

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

5:00 am-11:41 pm

3 stops15h 41m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

2:41 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$810

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$838

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

5:00 am-11:41 pm

3 stops15h 41m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-1:18 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$964

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/8

6:06 pm-10:05 am

2 stops12h 59m

$289

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Deals found on 1/25

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $262). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. 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 Albany. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Santa Barbara to Albany. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York can take about 8h 56m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $393. Santa Barbara and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2518 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $388 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $262). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Albany

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Albany. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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