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$160+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA - AUS)

SBA — AUS
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

Thu 12/32:15 pm -
1 stop6h 04m
Wed 12/98:07 pm -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 10/29$285
Thu 11/196:00 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Mon 11/236:27 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 10/29$319
Sat 12/52:15 pm -
1 stop6h 04m
Sat 12/121:36 pm -
1 stop26h 12m
Deal found 10/30$327
Tue 11/177:29 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Wed 11/187:59 pm -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 10/28$328
Thu 12/35:41 am -
2 stops9h 56m
Mon 12/712:15 pm -
2 stops12h 05m
Deal found 10/29$329
Fri 11/134:10 pm -
1 stop5h 49m
Mon 11/168:01 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 10/30$337
Fri 11/1312:45 pm -
2 stops9h 14m
Mon 11/168:28 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 10/29$342
Fri 11/135:41 am -
2 stops9h 51m
Tue 11/177:10 am -
2 stops10h 53m
Deal found 10/28$347
Fri 12/111:50 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Sun 12/137:35 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 10/30$352
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Wed 11/181:27 pm -
1 stop8h 32m
Deal found 10/31$357
Mon 12/286:50 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Thu 12/312:30 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 10/29$361

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American 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 12/31

8:21 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/18

2:42 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

2:25 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$177

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

6:15 am-5:08 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

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

Wed 12/2

7:27 am-11:14 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/29

6:01 am-11:54 am

1 stop27h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$257

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/3

2:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/9

8:07 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$285

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA Santa Barbara - AUS Austin Bergstrom

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 11/23

6:27 am-12:03 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$319

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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

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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 $285 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 9).

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 5h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. 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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