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$170+ 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
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

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 January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/257:35 am
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Wed 3/44:59 pm
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/255:45 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 3/46:00 am
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/254:12 pm
SAT
-
SBA
2 stops9h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 3/46:23 am
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/144:45 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 2/186:23 am
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$418
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/122:49 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:19 am
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/224:45 pm
SAT
-
SBA
2 stops9h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$554

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$170
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$323
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

4:59 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 42m

$327

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 2/25

5:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$332

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 2/25

4:12 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:23 am-3:38 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$338

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sat 2/14

4:45 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:23 am-3:38 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$418

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 2/12

2:49 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

6:19 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$432

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

1:38 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$170

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

6:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$419

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 2/10

2:05 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops25h 45m

$432

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $61). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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?

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in just under 5h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 15m. 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 33% 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 $61). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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