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$180+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Santa Barbara (ALB - 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,016
From Albany Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Albany to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/26:00 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1012:22 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amALB - SBA
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/126:52 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/712:41 pmALB - SBA
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Mon 8/115:00 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/28$692

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Albany

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

12:22 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$333

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-1:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/12

6:52 pm-10:20 am

2 stops12h 28m

$390

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 9/11

5:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$180

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 9/11

6:10 am-4:04 pm

2 stops12h 54m

$219

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-1:53 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$249

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Albany, New York 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albany to Santa Barbara. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara round-trip from $333. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $180 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $219 and United Airlines from $249 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany 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 Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Albany, New York 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Albany to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Santa Barbara. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$351Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$414Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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