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$148+ 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AUS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

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 December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:08 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amAUS - SBA
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/268:09 amSBA - AUS
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Thu 1/11:35 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/22$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 amSBA - AUS
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/112:15 pmAUS - SBA
2 stops11h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/285:45 amSBA - AUS
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sat 1/38:00 amAUS - SBA
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/22$727
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/285:15 amSBA - AUS
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/33:45 pmAUS - SBA
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$767
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:39 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/307:40 amAUS - SBA
1 stop13h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 amSBA - AUS
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:40 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$882
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:30 amSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/3012:00 pmAUS - SBA
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$887

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$148
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$467
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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

Thu 2/12

12:35 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 50m

$264

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

12:26 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$269

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

12:41 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 2/15

2:14 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$269

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 1/26

12:32 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$269

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:20 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 1/26

4:51 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$274

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/2

12:59 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/5

9:35 am-5:21 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$274

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/24

7:15 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$277

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

12:26 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-11:46 am

2 stops7h 41m

$286

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

12:35 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/16

12:07 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$308

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$148

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Deals found on 12/21

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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 December.
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.

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, 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 December 23, 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
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
9,105 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 5h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 04m. 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 ($272), United Airlines ($284), 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 39% 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 $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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, 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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