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$135+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ABQ
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Thu 9/10
Thu 9/17
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 August 11, 2026.

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.
Thu 9/104:40 pm -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 9/163:30 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 8/11$269
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:30 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Sat 9/127:44 am -
1 stop5h 13m
Deal found 8/10$275
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 9/175:30 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Fri 9/187:20 pm -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 8/9$307
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.
Fri 10/23:25 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Mon 10/55:35 am -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 8/9$318
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.
Tue 9/810:55 am -
2 stops7h 10m
Sat 9/122:55 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/10$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 12/212:00 pm -
1 stop3h 30m
Sun 12/64:35 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/7$386

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 August 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$345
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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, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/8

9:30 am-3:24 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Albuquerque

Sat 9/12

7:44 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 13m

$275

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

5:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Albuquerque

Wed 9/16

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$280
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

5:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 05m

Albuquerque

Fri 9/18

7:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$307

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/2

3:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 00m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/5

5:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$318

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/8

10:55 am-7:05 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Albuquerque

Sat 9/12

8:35 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$364

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/2

12:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Albuquerque

Sun 12/6

6:45 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$392

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

9:35 am-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 27m

$445
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$141
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/9

3:59 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$365

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA Santa Barbara - ABQ Albuquerque

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/9

2:22 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$532

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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 August.
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.

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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 $345). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in April is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in about 7h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Santa Barbara and Albuquerque are separated by a distance of 752 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $276. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $345). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in April is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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