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$223+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sat 8/16
Sat 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$223
(United Airlines)

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June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$346
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 August 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/42:04 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/74:17 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/8$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/43:44 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/610:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/8$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/246:05 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:11 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/34:36 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:21 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/8$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/45:35 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/76:35 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/8$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 8/266:20 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/212:12 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 8/285:30 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/9$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/305:25 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Sat 8/305:25 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 8/10$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 8/265:50 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Sun 8/315:30 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/10$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/75:50 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Sun 11/912:30 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/11$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 8/285:40 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/17:20 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/9$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/75:25 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 11/96:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$372

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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 August 11, 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 Barbara

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Albuquerque

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/4

2:04 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/7

4:17 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$223

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/4

3:44 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/6

10:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$237

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/28

7:11 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$288

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

4:36 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 39m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/6

7:21 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$302

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/4

5:35 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/7

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$303

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

6:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/2

12:12 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$318

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

5:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$332

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/30

5:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 35m

Albuquerque

Sat 8/30

5:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$359

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

5:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 25m

Albuquerque

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 24m

$362

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

5:50 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 19m

Albuquerque

Sun 11/9

12:30 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$367

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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, 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.

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 August 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,978 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $223. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $288 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines 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.

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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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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