$150+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
May 6 — May 131
1 adult, Economy
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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 1, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Priceline 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $335 (Delta) |
One-way from | $150 (Delta) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $373 |
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 1, 2025.
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 1, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 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 9/225:55 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/105:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/74:55 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Sun 8/1012:25 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$408
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Fly from
San Antonio
Fly to
Santa Barbara
Route
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
5:55 am-1:32 pm
1 stop5h 37m
$335
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT - SBA
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 8/7
6:00 am-11:50 am
1 stop7h 50m
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/10
5:00 am-12:47 pm
1 stop5h 47m
$371
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT - SBA
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 8/7
4:55 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops7h 35m
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/10
12:25 pm-12:50 am
2 stops10h 25m
$408
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT - SBA
SATSBA
San Antonio
Wed 6/25
6:03 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop7h 54m
$150
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT - SBA
SATSBA
San Antonio
Wed 6/25
5:30 am-5:40 pm
3 stops14h 10m
$200
Compare providers for flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Santa Barbara in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 $495). 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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMerlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMerlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMerlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMerlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$293 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$365 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |