How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. There are 2518 mi between Albany, New York and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $356. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to SBA?

When flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/245:50 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$634

Wed 12/249:45 amALB - SBA

2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$643

Fri 12/266:00 amALB - SBA

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$972

Fri 12/265:50 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,061

Best flights from Albany to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 4/43:35 pmALB - SBA

2 stops11h 30mSouthwest

Fri 4/106:25 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$477

Tue 2/310:05 amALB - SBA

2 stops15h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/46:20 amSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$477

Tue 4/76:07 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/117:48 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$503

Tue 4/72:45 pmALB - SBA

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Sat 4/116:25 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$477

Sat 4/43:35 pmALB - SBA

2 stops11h 30mSouthwest

Thu 4/96:25 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$477

Mon 4/66:00 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/107:48 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$615

Wed 12/245:50 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$634

Last-minute flights from Albany to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Albany to Santa Barbara. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/245:50 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$634

Wed 12/249:45 amALB - SBA

2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$643

Fri 12/266:00 amALB - SBA

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$972

Fri 12/265:50 amALB - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,061

One-way flights from Albany to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Albany to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/315:09 pmALB - SBA

2 stops22h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$428

Wed 12/1712:47 pmALB - SBA

1 stop10h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$449

Tue 12/307:15 pmALB - SBA

2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$473

Tue 12/301:37 pmALB - SBA

2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$534

Mon 12/295:10 amALB - SBA

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$549

Wed 12/317:15 pmALB - SBA

3 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$551

Sun 12/286:30 pmALB - SBA

2 stops18h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$636

Wed 12/176:00 amALB - SBA

3 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$651

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$477 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$428 (American Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$472

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AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Sat 4/4

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

6:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops10h 35m

$477

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 2/3

10:05 am-10:30 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

6:20 am-9:22 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$477

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 4/7

2:45 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

6:25 pm-8:05 am

2 stops10h 40m

$477

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Sat 4/4

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

6:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops10h 35m

$477

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 4/7

6:07 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

7:48 pm-11:52 am

2 stops13h 04m

$503

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

7:48 pm-11:52 am

2 stops13h 04m

$615

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Wed 12/24

5:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

6:54 pm-11:38 am

2 stops13h 44m

$634

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

5:09 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$428

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Mon 12/29

7:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 55m

$449

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Wed 12/17

12:47 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$449

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (average of $197). Flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest 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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?
Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. There are 2518 mi between Albany, New York and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $356. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (average of $197). Flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 2 airlines flying from Albany to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$377	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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