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$416+ Cheap flights from Austin to Santa Barbara (AUS - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SBA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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January

Average price

$457

Round-trip from

$416
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/296:06 amAUS - SBA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/34:25 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/56:02 amAUS - SBA
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/91:06 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/54:59 pmAUS - SBA
2 stops8h 55mDelta
Mon 12/97:15 amSBA - AUS
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/20$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/2111:35 amAUS - SBA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/2510:55 amSBA - AUS
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$491
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/28:59 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/67:05 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$619

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AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 12/29

6:06 am-9:14 am

1 stop5h 08m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/3

4:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$416

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/5

6:02 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/9

1:06 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$462

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/5

4:59 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/9

7:15 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$467

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 12/21

11:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/25

10:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$491

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 12/2

8:59 pm-10:14 am

1 stop15h 15m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/6

7:05 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$619

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara in November.
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 Austin-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-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 Austin-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 Austin to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Austin to Santa Barbara is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Austin to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 AUS to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, at $416, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 6% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Austin to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 Austin to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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