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$177+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SBA
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
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 July 17, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/66:50 am
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 8/1311:30 am
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/66:03 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Thu 8/1312:34 pm
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/284:39 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 8/312:01 pm
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/65:40 am
SAT
-
SBA
2 stops8h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 8/131:00 pm
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/144:39 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 8/215:00 am
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/84:35 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 8/142:01 pm
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 12/46:00 am
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 12/76:10 am
SBA
-
SAT
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 8/85:00 pm
SAT
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Fri 8/1412:30 pm
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 12/48:25 am
SAT
-
SBA
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 12/711:00 am
SBA
-
SAT
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$425

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 July 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$363
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$382
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 8/13

7:02 am-6:38 pm

1 stop13h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/17

7:28 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 32m

$363

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 8/6

6:50 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/13

11:30 am-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$363

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 8/28

4:39 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

2:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$383

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sat 8/8

4:35 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/14

2:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$410

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 8/14

1:45 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops10h 11m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/21

2:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$418

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Fri 12/4

8:25 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/7

11:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$425

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Sat 8/22

4:39 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/26

9:35 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$448
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 11/3

4:48 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

5:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$448
Cheapest one-way

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 8/12

4:39 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$177

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 9/17

6:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$182

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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 July.
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.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 17, 2026.

The most flights from SAT to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 17, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

DFW - SBA

We had several delays as we waited for the plane to come in from Mexico (this is what we were told) but other than that, all was very good. Keeping passengers updated is the key to getting through these delays with more reassurance and patience.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

DFW - SBA

We had several delays as we waited for the plane to come in from Mexico (this is what we were told) but other than that, all was very good. Keeping passengers updated is the key to getting through these delays with more reassurance and patience.

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 airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    If you wish to fly to Santa Barbara from San Antonio, then you need to book flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. There is 1 flight from San Antonio (SAT) to Santa Barbara (SBA) per day to choose from. Flights to Santa Barbara from San Antonio are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 59m is how long a nonstop flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara typically takes.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 12m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $312 on this airline.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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