$153+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
Sep 12 — Sep 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 13, 2026.
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 August 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 8/254:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Sat 8/299:35 am -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/258:00 am -
2 stops12h 03m
Sat 8/2912:15 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 11/254:48 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 11/265:00 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 11/252:05 pm -
2 stops9h 55m
Thu 11/266:03 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Deal found 8/9![American Airlines logo]()
$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/32:20 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/910:55 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Mon 9/142:01 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/34:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Wed 9/912:33 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$460
Best flights from San Antonio to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 8/254:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Sat 8/296:00 am -
2 stops9h 44m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/32:20 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/910:55 am -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 11/252:05 pm -
2 stops9h 55m
Thu 11/2612:45 pm -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 8/9![American Airlines logo]()
$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:05 pm -
2 stops10h 06m
Mon 9/142:01 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/34:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Wed 9/912:33 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/224:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Wed 9/239:35 am -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$498
Last-minute flights from San Antonio to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 8/254:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Sat 8/299:35 am -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/258:00 am -
2 stops12h 03m
Sat 8/2912:15 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/32:20 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/910:55 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/34:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Wed 9/912:33 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Mon 9/142:01 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/224:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Wed 9/239:35 am -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$498
One-way flights from San Antonio to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:10 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:30 am -
2 stops10h 37m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/37:14 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 10/196:54 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:39 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:41 pm -
3 stops37h 09m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$504
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 August 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $364 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $153 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $432 |
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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 August 13, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Tue 8/25
4:39 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Santa Barbara
Sat 8/29
6:00 am-5:44 pm
2 stops9h 44m
$370
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 9/3
2:20 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop5h 25m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/9
10:55 am-8:35 pm
2 stops7h 40m
$398
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Wed 11/25
2:05 pm-10:00 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Santa Barbara
Thu 11/26
12:45 pm-11:02 pm
2 stops8h 17m
$401
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 9/10
12:05 pm-8:11 pm
2 stops10h 06m
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/14
2:01 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop5h 58m
$436
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 9/3
4:39 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/9
12:33 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop8h 18m
$460
Quickest round-trip
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Tue 9/22
4:39 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/23
9:35 am-5:56 pm
1 stop6h 21m
$498
Cheapest one-way
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Mon 9/21
4:12 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops7h 44m
$158
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Thu 9/3
7:14 am-11:57 am
1 stop6h 43m
$210
Quickest one-way
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Mon 10/19
6:54 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop5h 57m
$234
San AntonioSanta Barbara
SAT San Antonio - SBA Santa Barbara
SATSBA
San Antonio
Fri 9/4
1:45 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops10h 11m
$335
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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 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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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 August 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Aug 2023
DFW - SBA
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Aug 2023
DFW - SBA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$334 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |