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$341+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA - ABQ)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 1/224:59 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Mon 1/2612:36 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/20$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/227:20 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/266:55 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/20$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 1/132:17 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/176:33 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 1/226:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/266:40 amABQ - SBA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 3/54:42 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/123:20 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:38 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop21h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/126:46 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop26h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 3/199:40 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Sun 3/296:45 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$407

Find 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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$616
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

4:59 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Albuquerque

Mon 1/26

12:36 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$341

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Albuquerque

Mon 1/26

6:55 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$352

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

2:17 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Albuquerque

Sat 1/17

6:33 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 22m

$360

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

2:38 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/12

6:46 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$363

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Albuquerque

Mon 1/26

6:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$374

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

4:42 pm-12:06 am

1 stop6h 24m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/12

3:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$387

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/19

9:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Albuquerque

Sun 3/29

6:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$407

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/27

6:54 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 23m

$349

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

4:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$349

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/27

6:25 pm-1:10 am

2 stops5h 45m

$354

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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 Albuquerque in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Albuquerque flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in November is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 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 December 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. 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
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in about 4h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 30m. Santa Barbara and Albuquerque are separated by a distance of 752 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $233. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $258 round trip. Users have found that Southwest is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in November is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 Albuquerque

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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