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$149+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$328
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$406
From Alabama to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 11/55:10 pmATL - SBA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Fri 11/141:10 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/145:50 pmATL - SBA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:30 amSBA - ATL
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/66:15 amATL - SBA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/155:15 amSBA - ATL
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 11/81:30 pmATL - SBA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Sat 11/155:15 amSBA - ATL
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 11/77:20 pmATL - SBA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sat 11/155:15 amSBA - ATL
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/97:20 pmATL - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/143:30 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 9/157:56 pmATL - SBA
1 stop25h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/237:39 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop25h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 11/215:45 pmATL - SBA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 11/2510:30 amSBA - ATL
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/20$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/2510:10 amBHM - SBA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Sun 11/305:15 amSBA - BHM
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/20$568
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 8/233:20 pmBHM - SBA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/253:00 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/19$831
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 8/2311:00 amBHM - SBA
3 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:30 amSBA - BHM
2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$891
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 8/227:00 amBHM - SBA
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2412:12 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$929

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/5

5:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$328

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/14

5:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$333

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/6

6:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

5:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$334

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 11/8

3:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

5:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$334

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/7

7:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

5:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$349

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 11/25

10:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/30

5:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$568

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-10:29 pm

3 stops18h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/30

7:29 am-1:55 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,051

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/19

5:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$149

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/18

5:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$149

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 9/30

1:06 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Alabama?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Alabama, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Alabama to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 34m. The distance from Alabama to Santa Barbara is about 2017 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $159 and $159, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Santa Barbara?

    Most travelers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Santa Barbara, Birmingham - Santa Barbara or Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach - Santa Barbara when deciding on the best route from Alabama to Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to Santa Barbara 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 Alabama to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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