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

Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $469 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $537 and $600 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York are American Airlines ($201), Southwest ($220), and United Airlines ($448).

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Albany, New York.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 108% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $674.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Albany, New York. Flights to Albany, New York from Santa Barbara in September are about $596 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $333.

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

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

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

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$469 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$201 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$509

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Thu 4/312:25 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/65:25 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$469

Fri 7/186:40 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/2411:21 amALB - SBA

2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$537

Fri 7/183:35 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 20mSouthwest

Mon 7/211:10 pmALB - SBA

2 stops13h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/19

$600

Fri 4/49:50 amSBA - ALB

2 stops30h 23mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/72:46 pmALB - SBA

3 stops30h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$967

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Thu 4/312:25 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/65:25 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$469

Fri 7/186:40 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/2411:21 amALB - SBA

2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$537

Fri 7/183:35 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops13h 20mSouthwest

Mon 7/211:10 pmALB - SBA

2 stops13h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/19

$600

Fri 4/49:50 amSBA - ALB

2 stops30h 23mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/72:46 pmALB - SBA

3 stops30h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$967

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Thu 3/2012:25 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/235:20 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$527

Thu 3/209:50 amSBA - ALB

3 stops23h 14mAlaska Airlines

Sun 3/2312:29 pmALB - SBA

2 stops23h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,472

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Albany
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Fri 4/412:37 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$201

Wed 5/146:15 amSBA - ALB

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 2/18

$220

Fri 4/42:15 pmSBA - ALB

3 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$448

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-12:41 am

2 stops9h 16m

Albany Intl

Sun 4/6

5:25 am-11:47 am

1 stop9h 22m

$469

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

6:40 pm-10:16 am

2 stops12h 36m

Albany Intl

Thu 7/24

11:21 am-11:29 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$537

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

3:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops13h 20m

Albany Intl

Mon 7/21

1:10 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$600

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

9:50 am-7:13 pm

2 stops30h 23m

Albany Intl

Mon 4/7

2:46 pm-6:29 pm

3 stops30h 43m

$967

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

12:37 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$201

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$220

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

2:15 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops20h 50m

$448

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Deals found on 2/19

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York 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 Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Albany

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 SBA to ALB?

When flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Albany by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,691 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,771 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $469 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $537 and $600 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York are American Airlines ($201), Southwest ($220), and United Airlines ($448).
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany 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 Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 Santa Barbara to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$339	Average$681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$347	Average$587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany, New York?

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