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$137+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA - AUS)

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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AUS
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in September or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Austin (AUS). 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 October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Southwest)

One-way from

$137
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$426
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/95:50 amSBA - AUS
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sat 12/135:45 amAUS - SBA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/109:31 amSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:01 amAUS - SBA
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/910:08 amSBA - AUS
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1311:31 amAUS - SBA
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - AUS
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 12/38:04 amAUS - SBA
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/20$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sun 12/74:59 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Wed 12/1012:28 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/21$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/147:44 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:18 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop25h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/137:44 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop26h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:18 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop25h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$323

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Austin 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 October 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Austin that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/9

5:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 12/13

5:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$236

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

3:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

5:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$244

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

5:50 am-3:30 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 12/13

5:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$249

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:50 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$257

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:50 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 2/15

1:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$265

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

1:15 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

1:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$274

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

9:31 am-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 12/13

5:01 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 39m

$275

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/19

5:40 am-6:29 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/3

8:04 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 55m

$297

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/27

7:29 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$137

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/27

12:37 pm-12:04 am

2 stops9h 27m

$142

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Deals found on 10/20

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

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 Austin in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. 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 Austin. Reviews last updated October 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Austin. 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 Austin?

    Southwest can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Santa Barbara and Austin are separated by a distance of 1323 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($256), Delta ($276), and American Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Austin. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin for 43% 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 $137. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Austin

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Austin. 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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