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$136+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA - ABQ)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$422
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2911:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/34:41 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/612:33 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/233:35 pmSBA - ABQ
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Sun 5/255:45 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:30 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/294:37 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop27h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/2512:40 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Sat 7/55:30 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$455

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Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/25

5:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/29

11:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$303

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/3

4:41 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Albuquerque

Sun 7/6

12:33 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$319

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

3:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Albuquerque

Sun 5/25

5:45 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$357

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/25

7:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/29

4:37 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop27h 02m

$436

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/25

12:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Albuquerque

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$455

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

1:19 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$136

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$141

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/1

5:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$184

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

6:27 pm-12:06 am

1 stop28h 39m

$187

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/15

5:50 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 22m

$191

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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.

Rainfall in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $303. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $319 and $357, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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