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$275 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$368
American Airlines
Wed 8/19Wed 9/2
ALB - SBA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$275
Southwest
Fri 8/7
ALB - SBA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $368 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $390 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Santa Barbara (ALB-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Santa Barbara

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:03 pm
ALB
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SBA
15h 03m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:59 pm
SBA
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ALB
7h 39m
1 stop
$368American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 10:30 pm
ALB
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SBA
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 9:00 pm
SBA
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ALB
11h 05m
2 stops
$373Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 10:30 pm
ALB
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SBA
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:00 pm
SBA
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ALB
12h 05m
1 stop
$374Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:30 pm
ALB
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SBA
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:00 pm
SBA
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ALB
12h 05m
1 stop
$377Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:30 pm
ALB
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SBA
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:00 pm
SBA
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ALB
12h 05m
1 stop
$387Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 5:45 pm
ALB
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SBA
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 9:20 pm
SBA
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ALB
11h 25m
2 stops
$412Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Jul 30
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 11:25 pm
ALB
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SBA
10h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 11:50 pm
SBA
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ALB
11h 10m
2 stops
$444Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 12:54 pm
ALB
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SBA
8h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 11:33 pm
SBA
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ALB
7h 34m
1 stop
$473United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 3:31 pm
ALB
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SBA
12h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 11:33 pm
SBA
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ALB
7h 34m
1 stop
$478United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 1:18 pm
ALB
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SBA
10h 33m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:33 pm
SBA
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ALB
14h 23m
2 stops
$483United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Albany to Santa Barbara were found on American Airlines ($368) and Southwest ($373).

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Cheapest flight$275
Flight from Albany to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara was $275 for a one-way ticket and $368 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    When flying out of Albany you will be using Albany Intl. You will be landing at Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Albany and Santa Barbara.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Santa Barbara are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $511 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $448 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Albany to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albany to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

My seat bottom felt like the pad was missing and there was a hard lump. The crew were all amazing. Funny, responsive, respectful. The captain and first officer shared comments were understandable. My son was delighted by the addition of brownie brittle with the normal Southwest snack mix.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

Nothing really nondescript, the flight attendants were friendly and helpful.

Don’t fly American. Do anything you can to avoid it

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