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$196+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ALB
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$866
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$463
From Santa Barbara to Albany Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 9/125:30 amSBA - ALB
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/127:35 pmALB - SBA
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/16$866
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 7/1812:10 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/246:00 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/16$893
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/184:50 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Thu 7/2412:41 pmALB - SBA
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/16$898

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Albany 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 16, 2025.
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

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Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/12

5:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Albany Intl

Fri 9/12

7:35 pm-11:59 am

2 stops19h 24m

$866

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/15

4:39 pm-10:50 am

2 stops15h 11m

$196

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/17

2:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$299

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/15

2:00 pm-3:09 pm

3 stops22h 09m

$490

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Deals found on 7/16

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

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 July 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,863 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

  • 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $866 on this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York are American Airlines ($196), Southwest ($299), and United Airlines ($490).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 July 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$365Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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