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Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (ABQ - SBA) from $158

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap 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 April 16, 2024.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 62% 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 91% by booking at least 35 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 $322.

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 $283. You can even find prices in September for less than $283, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $134. The month of March 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 19%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (ABQ - SBA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Tue 5/76:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$487
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/215:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$497
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$576
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/216:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$586
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$691

Cheap Albuquerque to Santa Barbara flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Prices were last updated on April 16, 2024.
Thu 5/166:20 amABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$315
Tue 5/77:48 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop22h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/116:27 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$397
Tue 5/76:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$487
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/215:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$497
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$576
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/216:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$586
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$691

Albuquerque to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Thu 5/166:20 amABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$315
Tue 5/77:48 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop22h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/116:27 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$397
Tue 5/76:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$487
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/215:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$497
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$576
Thu 5/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/216:00 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$586
Tue 5/77:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$691

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque

Search for one-way flight options from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Sun 6/165:35 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/15$158
Sun 6/167:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$388
Sun 4/213:27 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$393
Sun 4/211:35 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$489
Sun 6/1610:55 amABQ - SBA
3 stops14h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,732

Find flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.

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ABQ - SBA

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Albuquerque

Thu 5/16

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

1 stop3h 36m

$315

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 5/7

1 stop22h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

1 stop17h 17m

$397

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 5/7

1 stop6h 58m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

2 stops15h 00m

$487

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Thu 5/16

2 stops17h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

1 stop6h 24m

$497

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 5/7

2 stops17h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

2 stops15h 00m

$576

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Thu 5/16

2 stops17h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

2 stops15h 00m

$586

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 5/7

1 stop7h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

3 stops10h 14m

$691

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara is currently $632 while a round-trip flight costs $507. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $356). Flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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.

January

$356

February

$394

March

$446

April

$460

May

$464

June

$552

July

$512

August

$444

September

$400

October

$420

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 April 16, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,360 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,952 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,054 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $315, but on average you can expect to pay $507.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $397 and $487 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara are Delta ($158), United Airlines ($388), and American Airlines ($393).

  • What does ABQ to SBA mean?

    Albuquerque Airport is ABQ and Santa Barbara Airport is SBA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

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  • How recently were the Albuquerque to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Albuquerque to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/15.

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Top airline flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

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Weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
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