$325+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (ABQ - SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SBA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 November 5, 2026.
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 November 5, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/206:50 pm -
1 stop4h 33m
Wed 12/237:08 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 11/4![American Airlines logo]()
$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/234:15 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Sat 11/286:20 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/205:25 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Wed 12/236:50 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/4![Southwest logo]()
$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/221:20 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 12/276:50 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/87:15 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/236:45 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Sat 11/285:20 am -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 11/2![Southwest logo]()
$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 11/177:00 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Sat 11/215:00 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$537
Best flights from Albuquerque to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sat 1/1611:51 am -
1 stop4h 59m
Tue 1/194:24 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 10/31![American Airlines logo]()
$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 1/162:45 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Tue 1/196:00 am -
2 stops5h 45m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/87:15 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/206:50 pm -
1 stop4h 33m
Wed 12/237:08 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 11/4![American Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/221:20 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 12/276:50 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 1/97:10 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 1/1312:55 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 4/164:25 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Mon 4/196:15 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/2![Southwest logo]()
$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/206:40 pm -
2 stops6h 35m
Wed 12/232:00 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 11/4![Southwest logo]()
$440
Last-minute flights from Albuquerque to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 11/177:00 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Sat 11/215:00 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/234:15 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Sat 11/286:20 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/236:45 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Sat 11/285:20 am -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 11/2![Southwest logo]()
$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/87:15 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/206:50 pm -
1 stop4h 33m
Wed 12/237:08 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 11/4![American Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/205:25 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Wed 12/236:50 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/4![Southwest logo]()
$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/221:20 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 12/276:50 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$411
Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $325 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $254 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Sat 1/16
11:51 am-3:50 pm
1 stop4h 59m
Santa Barbara
Tue 1/19
4:24 pm-10:41 pm
1 stop5h 17m
$325
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Sat 1/16
2:45 pm-5:25 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Santa Barbara
Tue 1/19
6:00 am-12:45 pm
2 stops5h 45m
$330
Quickest round-trip
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Sun 12/20
6:50 pm-10:23 pm
1 stop4h 33m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/23
7:08 pm-12:27 am
1 stop4h 19m
$364
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Tue 12/22
1:20 pm-6:10 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Santa Barbara
Sun 12/27
6:50 pm-1:15 am
1 stop5h 25m
$411
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Tue 12/8
7:15 am-12:04 pm
1 stop5h 49m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop6h 31m
$425
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Sat 1/9
7:10 am-1:05 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Santa Barbara
Wed 1/13
12:55 pm-8:51 pm
1 stop6h 56m
$425
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Fri 4/16
4:25 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Santa Barbara
Mon 4/19
6:15 am-2:10 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$437
AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara
ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara
ABQSBA
Albuquerque
Sun 12/20
6:40 pm-12:15 am
2 stops6h 35m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/23
2:00 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$440
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 November 5, 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.
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.0
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.0
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$328 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |