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$138+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AUS
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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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 March 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/286:08 am
SBA
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AUS
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 5/22:25 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$275
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:30 am
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/93:15 pm
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/286:00 am
SBA
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AUS
1 stop4h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop18h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/56:20 am
SBA
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AUS
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/73:30 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/76:08 am
SBA
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AUS
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 4/912:25 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/282:53 pm
SBA
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AUS
1 stop6h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:36 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop12h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/285:45 am
SBA
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AUS
2 stops10h 29m
Delta
Sat 5/26:25 pm
AUS
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SBA
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$342

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 March 18, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$462
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From Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$320

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

5:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/9

5:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 4/24

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$351

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

6:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$355

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/2

5:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 4/5

5:45 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 40m

$355
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

12:57 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/26

6:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$362

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/14

7:25 am-11:51 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/18

7:20 am-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$373

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

5:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/13

5:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$395
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

1:02 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$138

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/10

6:20 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$183

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Austin flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $135). 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 March 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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?

    Southwest can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin in just under 5h 25m. 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 ($254), Delta ($257), and American Airlines ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Austin. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin for 40% 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, 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 $135). 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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