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$149+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (ABQ - SBA)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SBA
mar. 31 — abr. 71
lun. 3/31
lun. 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 marzo 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$531
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
jue. 6/127:10 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 6/146:20 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
vie. 5/95:00 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 01mDelta
dom. 5/115:45 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/25$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
sáb. 4/1911:05 amABQ - SBA
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/205:00 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$412

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Albuquerque

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Price

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

jue. 6/12

7:10 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 6/14

6:20 am-11:02 am

1 stop3h 42m

$297

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

vie. 5/9

5:00 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Barbara

dom. 5/11

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 39m

$332

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

sáb. 4/19

11:05 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Santa Barbara

dom. 4/20

5:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$412

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

lun. 4/21

5:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$149

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mar. 4/15

3:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$154

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

mar. 7/15

12:10 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops12h 49m

$194

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

vie. 5/23

7:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$210

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

lun. 4/21

7:34 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$266

AlbuquerqueSanta Barbara

ABQ - SBA

ABQSBA

Albuquerque

dom. 8/31

1:34 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops11h 25m

$706

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Deals found on 3/24

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Albuquerque 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

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

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

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 marzo 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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 Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. 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 Albuquerque to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $297 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $332 and $412 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara are Delta ($149), Southwest ($154), and United Airlines ($194).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Albuquerque 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 airline flying from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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