What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Alaska Airlines, at $298, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Users have found that flying from Austin to Santa Barbara on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 148% on flights from Austin to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $346. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $708.

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

Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Austin to Santa Barbara in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $84.

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.

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.

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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Santa Barbara are usually found in February or January, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$298 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$442

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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 December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/318:59 pmAUS - SBA

1 stop14h 23mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/36:59 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$479

Tue 12/313:45 pmAUS - SBA

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/32:10 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$531

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Wed 1/157:30 amAUS - SBA

1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/222:29 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$298

Wed 1/155:41 amAUS - SBA

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/221:11 pmSBA - AUS

2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$303

Wed 1/222:35 pmAUS - SBA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Wed 1/291:15 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop6h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$326

Thu 3/136:20 amAUS - SBA

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Sun 3/163:45 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$461

Tue 12/313:45 pmAUS - SBA

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/32:10 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$531

Last-minute flights from Austin to Santa Barbara
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Fri 12/277:40 pmAUS - SBA

1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/306:10 amSBA - AUS

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$776

Tue 12/313:45 pmAUS - SBA

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/32:10 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$531

Wed 1/157:30 amAUS - SBA

1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/222:29 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$298

Wed 1/155:41 amAUS - SBA

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/221:11 pmSBA - AUS

2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$303

Wed 1/222:35 pmAUS - SBA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Wed 1/291:15 pmSBA - AUS

1 stop6h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$326

One-way flights from Austin to Santa Barbara
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Thu 12/266:55 pmAUS - SBA

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$353

Thu 12/265:00 amAUS - SBA

2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$358

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Fly from

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Depart

Return

Price

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/15

7:30 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

2:29 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$298

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/15

5:41 am-9:17 am

1 stop5h 36m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

1:11 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$303

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/22

2:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

1:15 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$326

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 3/13

6:20 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/16

3:45 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 55m

$461

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 12/31

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/3

2:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$531

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/26

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$353

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/26

5:00 am-12:38 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$358

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Deals found on 12/17

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	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 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.

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

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 $353). Flying from Austin 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to SBA?

It’s optimal to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% 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?

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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,554 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,604 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,055 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

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

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Alaska Airlines, at $298, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 $353). Flying from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$276	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$287	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 December 13, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2024.

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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