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$168+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (SAT - 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$365
(Delta)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$474
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 9/1812:25 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Mon 9/225:00 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/12$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 9/185:04 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/221:19 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 6/196:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2612:52 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$407
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 5/277:28 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/3111:13 amSBA - SAT
1 stop15h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/175:40 amSAT - SBA
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Sun 7/203:25 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$497

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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San Antonio

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 9/18

12:25 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

5:00 pm-12:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

$365

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 9/18

5:04 am-11:40 am

2 stops8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

1:19 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 41m

$375

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/26

12:52 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$407

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 5/27

7:28 pm-10:33 am

1 stop17h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

11:13 am-5:10 am

1 stop15h 57m

$421

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 7/17

5:40 am-10:25 am

2 stops6h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

3:25 pm-12:45 am

2 stops7h 20m

$497

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 6/3

7:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$168

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 6/3

5:30 am-10:05 pm

3 stops18h 35m

$441

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Deals found on 5/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 San Antonio-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 San Antonio-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 San Antonio to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Antonio to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 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 May 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $375 and $407 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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