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$159+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to Santa Barbara (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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SBA
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sun 3/1
Sun 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Mexico to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from New Mexico to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Mexico to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2026.

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.
Tue 3/316:08 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Wed 4/14:50 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$317
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.
Sat 3/286:05 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Wed 4/14:50 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$329
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.
Sat 2/213:20 pm
SAF
-
SBA
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 2/285:00 am
SBA
-
SAF
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/268:30 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Thu 3/55:20 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$341
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.
Sat 3/286:05 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Mon 3/304:50 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$341
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/299:10 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/16:15 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$352
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.
Tue 3/316:08 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Fri 4/34:50 pm
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 4/262:32 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 5/25:00 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/266:00 am
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Sat 5/210:00 am
SBA
-
ELP
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$369
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 2/63:30 pm
SAF
-
SBA
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 2/75:00 am
SBA
-
SAF
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$372
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.
Sat 3/286:05 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Thu 4/25:45 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 4/84:05 pm
ABQ
-
SBA
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Sun 4/126:20 am
SBA
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30$377

Find flight deals from New Mexico to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Mexico to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated January 30, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$341
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Mexico 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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New Mexico

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeSanta Barbara

SAF - SBA

SAFSBA

Santa Fe

Sat 2/21

3:20 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$336

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Thu 2/26

8:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

$341

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Sat 3/28

6:05 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/30

4:50 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$341

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Wed 4/8

12:25 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/12

5:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 28m

$352

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Sun 3/29

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

7:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$362

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Tue 3/31

6:08 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/3

4:50 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$362

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sun 4/26

2:32 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

1:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$364

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sun 4/26

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

10:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$369

Santa FeSanta Barbara

SAF - SBA

SAFSBA

Santa Fe

Wed 4/8

6:40 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$372

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

Sat 3/28

6:05 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/3

4:50 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from New Mexico to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Mexico to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from New Mexico 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from New Mexico?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from New Mexico. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Mexico to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from New Mexico to Santa Barbara will take you 4h. The distance between New Mexico and Santa Barbara is about 799 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Mexico to Santa Barbara?

    When deciding which route to take from New Mexico to Santa Barbara consider Albuquerque - Santa Barbara, El Paso - Santa Barbara or Santa Fe - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Mexico 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 New Mexico to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from New Mexico 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 2 airlines flying from New Mexico to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Mexico 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 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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