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$274+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albany, NY (SBA - ALB)

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ALB
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Albany (ALB). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$842
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Albany
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 April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:23 pmSBA - ALB
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/15:00 amALB - SBA
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:55 amSBA - ALB
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Sun 6/12:50 pmALB - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/294:55 pmSBA - ALB
2 stops14h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/16:10 amALB - SBA
3 stops32h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:45 amSBA - ALB
2 stops11h 19mDelta
Sun 4/2012:57 pmALB - SBA
1 stop10h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/15$934

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Albany that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Albany

Route

Depart

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Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

12:23 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Albany Intl

Sun 6/1

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop9h 28m

$389

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

5:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Albany Intl

Sun 6/1

2:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 20m

$517

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

4:55 pm-10:13 am

2 stops14h 18m

Albany Intl

Sun 6/1

6:10 am-12:02 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$748

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

3:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops16h 10m

$274

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

12:23 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$360

Santa BarbaraAlbany

SBA - ALB

SBAALB

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

2:00 pm-12:24 pm

3 stops43h 24m

$542

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Deals found on 4/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albany in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albany

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Albany

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.

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. 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 Albany. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $389 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $517 and $748 round-trip. These flights start at 39% 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 Southwest ($274), American Airlines ($360), and United Airlines ($542).

  • 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Albany. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$339Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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