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$172+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:56 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/51:20 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:55 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/107:19 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop26h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:12 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/254:30 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:56 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/211:20 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/244:30 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/11:03 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$445

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$578
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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 October 30, 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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Price

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Mon 12/22

6:56 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

10:13 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$343

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 12/5

6:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

7:19 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop26h 39m

$362

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 11/25

7:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

6:12 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$390

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 11/25

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

8:33 pm-8:50 am

2 stops10h 17m

$415

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 12/19

6:56 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

1:20 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$427

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Mon 11/24

4:30 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

1:03 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$445

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sun 3/8

8:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

4:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

$487

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

4:43 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$172

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

1:40 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$172

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sat 12/13

2:31 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$179

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (average of $60). Flying from San Antonio 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.

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 October 30, 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 18% on airfare.

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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American 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
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in just under 5h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1294 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $298 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $365. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for 34% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (average of $60). Flying from San Antonio 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 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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