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$291+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ALB
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 9/21:00 pm
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/29:45 am
SBA
-
ALB
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 9/910:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
2 stops11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/3112:59 pm
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 11/36:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop10h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/411:30 am
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 9/76:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/86:03 am
SBA
-
ALB
2 stops12h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/41:00 pm
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 9/76:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/712:56 pm
SBA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 8/126:00 am
ALB
-
SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$559

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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$291
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$537
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/31

12:59 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Albany Intl

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$421

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/31

1:06 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/4

8:40 am-5:28 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$426
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/7

12:56 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 31m

$559

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/8

5:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$580

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/7

12:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/12

5:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops9h 45m

$584
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/4

6:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$291
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/5

12:48 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$291

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/5

6:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$296

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

5:00 am-9:27 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$376

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/4

5:00 am-11:47 pm

3 stops15h 47m

$436

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 25, 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
4,233 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $421. Santa Barbara and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2518 mi.

  • 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.

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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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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