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$167+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA - AUS)

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AUS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in October or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Austin (AUS). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/112:11 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/56:05 amAUS - SBA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/811:15 amSBA - AUS
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/136:55 amAUS - SBA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:30 amSBA - AUS
1 stop10h 44mDelta
Sat 5/178:15 amAUS - SBA
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/16$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/162:28 pmSBA - AUS
2 stops7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/185:15 amAUS - SBA
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$469

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

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Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

12:11 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 7/5

6:05 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 14m

$299

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/8

11:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/13

6:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

$317

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/14

8:30 am-9:14 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/17

8:15 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$318

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

2:28 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/18

5:15 am-12:16 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$469

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/22

7:30 pm-6:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$167

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/22

7:04 pm-8:54 am

2 stops11h 50m

$173

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

5:50 am-4:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$299

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

6:30 am-11:04 pm

3 stops14h 34m

$478

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Deals found on 4/16

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

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 Santa Barbara to Austin in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Santa Barbara-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Austin 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 Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

Temperature in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. 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 Austin. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Austin. 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 Austin round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($299), Southwest ($317), and Delta ($318) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Austin. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $204. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Austin for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin 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 Austin?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Austin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Austin. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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