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$119+ Cheap flights from Austin to Santa Barbara (AUS - 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Austin to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 4/72:33 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 4/141:27 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/1812:06 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2012:37 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/97:25 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops8h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 5/176:15 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:20 am
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops10h 54m
Delta
Fri 2/205:40 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:00 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop20h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/62:38 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop21h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/271:57 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 3/61:02 pm
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/168:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 5/246:00 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$283

Find flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$467
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/7

5:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/14

1:27 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$242

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/9

7:11 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

6:15 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$255

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/18

12:06 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

12:37 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$255

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/18

7:20 am-4:14 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

5:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$270

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/27

7:00 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

2:38 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$273

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/19

7:37 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$273

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/27

1:57 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

1:02 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$278

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$119

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/4

10:55 am-5:07 pm

2 stops8h 12m

$124

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 57m

$124

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Compare providers for flights from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Barbara in January.
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 Austin-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-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 Austin-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 Austin to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara (average of $61). Flying from Austin to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Austin to Santa Barbara?

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Austin 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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Austin to Santa Barbara in about 6h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 19m. There are 1323 mi between Austin and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Delta, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $151 and $158, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara (average of $61). Flying from Austin to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 4 airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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