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$297+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (SAT - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$416
From San Antonio to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/186:59 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:05 amSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2912:05 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Sun 8/315:50 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/29$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/208:20 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Fri 10/245:30 amSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/304:37 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/315:30 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$382

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 9/18

6:59 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

6:05 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$297

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 8/29

12:05 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

5:50 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$328

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

8:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

5:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$372

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sat 8/30

4:37 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$382

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 20m

$353

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 8/5

2:15 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops11h 44m

$363

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Deals found on 7/29

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 $474). 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 July 29, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio 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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Antonio to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $297 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $328 and $372 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for 31% 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 $474). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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