What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albuquerque to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 40% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

Find a great deal and save up to 155% by booking at least 58 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $181.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque average $303. You can even find prices in September for less than $303, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $111. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 16%.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

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mar. 10/76:35 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

jue. 10/164:55 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$223

mié. 9/243:19 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines

vie. 9/266:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$245

jue. 9/412:41 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/76:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$259

mié. 9/247:50 amABQ - SBA

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

vie. 9/263:00 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$264

mar. 10/74:15 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

mié. 10/85:30 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$274

mié. 9/2412:10 pmABQ - SBA

3 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

vie. 9/263:44 pmSBA - ABQ

2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$394

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mar. 10/76:35 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

jue. 10/164:55 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$223

mié. 9/243:19 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines

vie. 9/266:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$245

mié. 9/2412:10 pmABQ - SBA

3 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

vie. 9/263:44 pmSBA - ABQ

2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$394

jue. 9/412:41 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/76:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$259

mié. 9/247:50 amABQ - SBA

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

vie. 9/263:00 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$264

mar. 10/74:15 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

mié. 10/85:30 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$274

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1 stop7h 24mDelta

mar. 8/195:00 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$635

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1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$645

mié. 8/205:24 pmABQ - SBA

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1 stop5h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$641

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Deal found 8/14

$646

mié. 8/2012:10 pmABQ - SBA

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vie. 8/226:00 amSBA - ABQ

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Deal found 8/14

$858

jue. 8/2112:40 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 27mDelta

dom. 8/245:50 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$647

jue. 8/211:39 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

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2 stops14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$768

jue. 8/288:57 amABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$533

jue. 9/412:41 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/76:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$259

jue. 9/412:10 pmABQ - SBA

3 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

dom. 9/75:30 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$429

mié. 9/243:19 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines

vie. 9/266:05 amSBA - ABQ

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$245

mié. 9/247:50 amABQ - SBA

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

vie. 9/263:00 pmSBA - ABQ

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$264

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mié. 11/193:45 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$105

mar. 12/212:30 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 48mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$109

sáb. 9/65:24 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$119

lun. 9/85:00 pmABQ - SBA

2 stops6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$124

jue. 12/47:00 amABQ - SBA

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$136

lun. 10/1310:00 amABQ - SBA

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$138

vie. 9/195:31 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$141

mié. 12/247:00 amABQ - SBA

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$142

mié. 11/122:10 pmABQ - SBA

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$145

dom. 9/75:15 pmABQ - SBA

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$146

sáb. 8/3012:12 pmABQ - SBA

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$149

mié. 9/1012:10 pmABQ - SBA

3 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$150

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AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mar. 10/7

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/16

4:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 40m

$223

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 9/24

3:19 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/26

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$245

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

jue. 9/4

12:41 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Santa Barbara

dom. 9/7

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$259

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 9/24

7:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/26

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$264

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mar. 10/7

4:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/8

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$274

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 9/24

12:10 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops11h 04m

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/26

3:44 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$394

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 11/19

12:15 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$105

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 12/3

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$105

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 10/1

12:41 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$105

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mié. 11/19

3:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$105

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

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

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albuquerque to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Albuquerque 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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