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$237+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336
From Santa Barbara to Albuquerque
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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 July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:30 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2711:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/2611:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/25:55 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/3112:56 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Wed 8/275:30 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/27$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:30 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/288:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop27h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$451

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Santa Barbara

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Albuquerque

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Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/22

5:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Albuquerque

Wed 8/27

11:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$237

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

11:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/2

5:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$242

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

12:56 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Albuquerque

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$268

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/22

5:00 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Albuquerque

Wed 8/27

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 24m

$312

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

7:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/28

8:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop27h 32m

$451

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Deals found on 7/28

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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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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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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 $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $242 and $268, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% 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?

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  • 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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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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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