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$142+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (SBA - SAT)

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SAT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$518
From Santa Barbara to San Antonio
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/147:29 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop21h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/196:40 amSAT - SBA
1 stop14h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/216:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/241:44 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 10/235:30 amSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Mon 10/275:25 amSAT - SBA
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/56:12 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/105:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/215:00 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Fri 11/286:05 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/11$482

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 June 12, 2025.
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Santa Barbara

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Price

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

7:29 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop21h 19m

San Antonio

Sun 10/19

6:40 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$285

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops11h 52m

San Antonio

Sun 8/24

1:44 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$290

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

5:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops7h 30m

San Antonio

Mon 10/27

5:25 am-10:35 am

2 stops7h 10m

$316

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/5

6:12 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

San Antonio

Thu 7/10

5:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

$346

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/21

5:00 pm-12:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

San Antonio

Fri 11/28

6:05 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$482

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

7:28 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 12m

$142

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

5:40 am-2:15 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$148

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/9

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$183

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

1:01 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$188

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/31

7:28 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 12m

$203

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to San Antonio have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $285, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to San Antonio.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $142. Southwest flights start at $148 while deals on United Airlines start at $183 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 San Antonio

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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