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$194+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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 February 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/54:40 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sun 3/15:00 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/37:00 am
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sun 3/13:25 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 3/36:40 am
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/55:40 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Thu 3/126:10 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 3/146:35 am
SBA
-
ABQ
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 3/234:30 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/204:59 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Tue 2/2412:39 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/205:25 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 2/244:00 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$472
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop21h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/121:57 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops30h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$481

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 February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$453
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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 February 7, 2026.
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 3/5

4:40 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$341

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$362

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

3:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

6:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$373

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

5:40 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 14m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/12

6:10 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$387

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

5:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 28m

Albuquerque

Mon 3/23

12:25 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$387

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

6:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Albuquerque

Mon 3/23

4:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$392

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

4:59 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Albuquerque

Tue 2/24

12:39 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$467

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

5:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Albuquerque

Tue 2/24

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$472

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

5:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 45m

$194

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

4:40 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

$349

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Deals found on 2/7

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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 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-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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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $132). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 February 7, 2026.
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
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
11,247 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in about 6h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 49m. 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 47% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $132). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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