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Cheap flights from Albany to Santa Barbara (ALB - SBA) from $469

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) 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 May 28, 2024.

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$682

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$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 259% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara at least 45 days early can save you up to 150% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara for as little as $671 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $924 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Albany, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $537 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $252. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (ALB - SBA)?

When flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Albany and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Albany to Santa Barbara. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 8/611:36 amALB - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/236:49 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$469
Tue 8/611:36 amALB - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$512
Thu 7/186:27 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/56:38 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$530
Thu 7/187:05 amALB - SBA
2 stops14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/56:38 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$565
Fri 10/46:20 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/66:23 amSBA - ALB
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$572
Tue 8/66:29 amALB - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$598
Fri 10/46:20 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/612:38 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$703

Cheap United Airlines flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Albany and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Albany to Santa Barbara. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 10/47:35 pmALB - SBA
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/62:00 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$624
Fri 10/46:15 amALB - SBA
2 stops20h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/62:00 pmSBA - ALB
3 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$734
Thu 7/186:15 amALB - SBA
3 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/56:24 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$817
Thu 7/186:15 amALB - SBA
3 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/56:24 pmSBA - ALB
3 stops17h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,447

Albany to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Albany and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Albany to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 8/611:36 amALB - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/236:49 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$469
Tue 8/611:36 amALB - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$512
Thu 7/186:27 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/56:38 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$530
Tue 8/66:29 amALB - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/236:49 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$556
Thu 7/187:05 amALB - SBA
2 stops14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/56:38 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$565
Fri 10/46:20 amALB - SBA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/66:23 amSBA - ALB
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$572
Tue 8/66:29 amALB - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$598
Fri 10/47:35 pmALB - SBA
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/62:00 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$624
Tue 8/66:29 amALB - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$656

Find flights from Albany to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$469 - $878

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Return

Price

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 8/6

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops12h 59m

$469

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 8/6

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop8h 01m

$512

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

2 stops13h 10m

$530

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 7/18

2 stops14h 03m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

2 stops13h 10m

$565

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Fri 10/4

1 stop8h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/6

2 stops8h 48m

$572

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop8h 01m

$598

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Fri 10/4

2 stops17h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/6

2 stops17h 14m

$624

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Fri 10/4

2 stops20h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/6

3 stops21h 03m

$734

Albany IntlSanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

1 stop7h 42m

$878

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albany to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 May 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $469, but on average you can expect to pay $704.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara round-trip from $469. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $624, and Delta, from $878. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does ALB to SBA mean?

    ALB stands for Albany Intl Airport, while SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Albany to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Albany to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Albany to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Albany to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Albany to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Albany, New York to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Albany, New York to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 Albany to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Albany 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$710Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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