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$203+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AUS
feb. 14 — feb. 211
sáb. 2/14
sáb. 2/21
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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 enero 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$203
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368
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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 enero 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
mar. 2/312:59 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
mié. 2/117:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
sáb. 3/145:45 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
mié. 3/1811:56 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
jue. 2/126:23 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
mié. 2/183:35 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
vie. 3/136:20 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
mié. 3/181:59 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
vie. 3/134:41 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
mié. 3/185:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
jue. 2/127:05 pm
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops12h 29m
American Airlines
mar. 2/175:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
sáb. 3/1412:37 pm
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops8h 29m
American Airlines
mié. 3/185:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
sáb. 2/142:20 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
mié. 2/184:52 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
mar. 2/35:40 am
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops9h 55m
Delta
mié. 2/117:20 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops10h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$318

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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 enero 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Austin that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Austin

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Price

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/3

12:59 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 2/11

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$237

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/25

7:21 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Austin Bergstrom

sáb. 2/28

7:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$237

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/14

5:45 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 3/18

11:56 am-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$257

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

jue. 2/12

6:23 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 2/18

3:35 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$282

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/13

6:20 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 3/18

1:59 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$283

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

mar. 5/12

5:55 am-9:02 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 5/20

8:10 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$287

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/13

4:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 3/18

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 57m

$288

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/14

12:37 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 3/18

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 57m

$315

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 2/14

2:20 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 2/18

4:52 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$317

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

dom. 2/8

7:20 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$203

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 enero 15, 2026.
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
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
11,136 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 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?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 5h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 25m. 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, Delta ($257), United Airlines ($268), and American Airlines ($302) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Austin. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin for 42% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $151. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 enero 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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