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$172+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA - AUS)

SBA — AUS
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

Tue 12/12:15 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop9h 38m
Deal found 11/4$343
Thu 12/32:15 pm -
1 stop20h 41m
Sun 12/68:15 pm -
1 stop19h 23m
Deal found 11/4$372
Tue 12/112:45 pm -
2 stops9h 13m
Sat 12/512:31 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/4$374
Wed 12/27:27 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Sun 12/68:15 pm -
1 stop19h 23m
Deal found 11/4$385
Sat 12/1912:51 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Thu 12/246:00 am -
2 stops8h 11m
Deal found 11/5$389
Thu 12/171:04 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Sun 12/208:21 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/4$406
Fri 12/1110:53 am -
2 stops8h 24m
Sun 12/137:30 am -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 11/4$411
Sun 12/62:25 pm -
1 stop20h 31m
Sun 12/138:15 pm -
1 stop19h 23m
Deal found 11/5$417
Thu 12/36:00 am -
1 stop4h 56m
Mon 12/78:07 pm -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 11/6$420
Thu 12/312:49 pm -
2 stops9h 07m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 11/4$422

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$522
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Austin Bergstrom flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Austin Bergstrom flights.
From Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/17

2:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/17

10:50 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/25

10:50 am-8:59 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/7

12:35 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/12

1:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/27

8:21 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$288

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$301

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/26

5:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/27

5:30 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$352

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/19

2:25 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/24

7:59 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$372

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Austin 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-Austin 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 Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Austin

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $347). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Austin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Barbara to Austin flights typically cost between $509 and $697 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $343 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Barbara to Austin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 9h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. Santa Barbara and Austin are separated by a distance of 1323 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($254), Southwest ($254), and American Airlines ($282) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Austin. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $127. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin 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 Austin?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $347). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Austin

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$254Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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