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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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SAT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$454
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 July 3, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/147:40 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop21h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/196:40 amSAT - SBA
1 stop14h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 7/244:50 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Thu 8/76:03 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/3$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/242:00 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/79:56 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/257:04 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/279:10 amSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$452

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/24

4:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 45m

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

6:03 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$382

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/24

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 59m

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

9:56 am-4:12 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$430

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/25

1:10 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops8h 01m

San Antonio

Sun 7/27

3:17 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$452

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/1

7:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$142

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

6:12 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$143

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/9

6:30 am-10:59 pm

3 stops14h 29m

$337

Santa BarbaraSan Antonio

SBA - SAT

SBASAT

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/7

7:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$446

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

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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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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 30% 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. American Airlines flights start at $143 while deals on United Airlines start at $337 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 July 3, 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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