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 $339. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $449, and Southwest, from $469. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 15% 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 56 days early can save you up to 124% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 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 $635 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 $828 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 October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Albany, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $514 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $306. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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.

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$339 (American Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$456

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

Thu 3/205:20 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:25 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$339

Thu 3/205:45 amALB - SBA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$449

Sun 4/65:10 amALB - SBA

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Wed 4/96:15 amSBA - ALB

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$469

Thu 3/1312:38 pmALB - SBA

1 stop11h 01mDelta

Mon 3/178:55 amSBA - ALB

2 stops11h 05mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$623

Wed 5/144:23 pmALB - SBA

3 stops28h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/186:14 pmSBA - ALB

3 stops23h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$1,433

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Thu 3/205:20 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:25 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$339

Thu 3/205:45 amALB - SBA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$449

Sun 4/65:10 amALB - SBA

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Wed 4/96:15 amSBA - ALB

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$469

Wed 5/144:23 pmALB - SBA

3 stops28h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/186:14 pmSBA - ALB

3 stops23h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$1,433

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Thu 3/1312:38 pmALB - SBA

1 stop11h 01mDelta

Mon 3/178:55 amSBA - ALB

2 stops11h 05mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$623

Thu 3/135:20 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1712:25 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$673

Thu 3/133:57 pmALB - SBA

3 stops23h 22mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/1712:58 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops29h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$1,457

Thu 3/205:20 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:25 pmSBA - ALB

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$339

Thu 3/205:45 amALB - SBA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - ALB

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$449

Sun 4/65:10 amALB - SBA

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Wed 4/96:15 amSBA - ALB

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$469

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 3/20

5:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/26

12:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$339

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

7:05 pm-10:19 am

2 stops12h 14m

$449

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Sun 4/6

5:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$469

AlbanySanta Barbara

ALB - SBA

ALBSBA

Albany Intl

Wed 5/14

4:23 pm-5:34 pm

3 stops28h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/18

6:14 pm-8:36 pm

3 stops23h 22m

$1,433

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

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Santa Barbara 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 Albany, New York-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 Albany to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month 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 $353). Flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

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

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,713 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

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

8,679 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

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

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

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

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 $339. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $449, and Southwest, from $469. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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.
What is the cheapest month 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 $353). Flying from Albany, New York to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Albany to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$414	Average$503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$457	Average$557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Albany to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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