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$159+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (ABQ - 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SBA
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/136:00 am
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 3/156:55 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/246:30 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Fri 5/15:20 am
SBA
-
ABQ
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/83:16 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 3/156:55 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$397
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/244:54 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops28h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/17:25 am
SBA
-
ABQ
2 stops15h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/86:50 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 3/1511:00 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$448
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:46 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/157:21 am
SBA
-
ABQ
2 stops28h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/147:00 am
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 2/182:20 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$697

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$314
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Albuquerque

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Price

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Fri 4/24

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$387

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

6:55 pm-12:31 am

1 stop4h 36m

$387

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Sun 3/8

3:16 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

6:55 pm-12:31 am

1 stop4h 36m

$397

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Fri 4/24

4:54 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 01m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

7:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 34m

$413

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Sun 3/8

6:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

11:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$448

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Fri 3/13

4:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

11:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$448

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Fri 3/13

6:46 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops20h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

7:21 am-1:03 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$478

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

6:03 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$159

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Wed 5/20

8:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$159

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 3/10

8:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$159

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Albuquerque-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albuquerque-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 Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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

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 February 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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
11,258 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like Southwest, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in about 4h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 752 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $281 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 24% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 airline flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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