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Cheapest round-trip
$299
Typical prices: $707-$803
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/10Mon 10/12
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$254
Typical prices: $222-$338
Alaska Airlines
Sun 7/26
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Austin and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $309 (round-trip)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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December
Cheapest • 26% price drop
November
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara (AUS-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 9:37 am
AUS
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SBA
16h 33m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 2:38 pm
SBA
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AUS
17h 53m
1 stop
$299Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 10:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
12h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 1:32 pm
SBA
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AUS
5h 40m
1 stop
$304Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:10 pm
AUS
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SBA
8h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 12:25 am
SBA
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AUS
7h 00m
1 stop
$306Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 10:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
12h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 6:04 pm
SBA
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AUS
10h 12m
2 stops
$309Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
United Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 11:52 am
AUS
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SBA
8h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:24 pm - 5:46 am
SBA
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AUS
7h 22m
1 stop
$316United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
6:04 pm - 11:44 pm
AUS
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SBA
7h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:54 pm
SBA
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AUS
7h 24m
2 stops
$321United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 11:10 pm
AUS
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SBA
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 12:25 am
SBA
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AUS
7h 00m
1 stop
$342Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:10 pm
AUS
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 1:10 am
SBA
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AUS
7h 45m
2 stops
$347Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 9:58 pm
AUS
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SBA
10h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:35 pm
SBA
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AUS
8h 20m
2 stops
$356American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:50 am
AUS
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SBA
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 4:55 pm
SBA
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AUS
4h 45m
1 stop
$379Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Santa Barbara flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara departing in October.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara is December, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $746 and $546 respectively.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$254
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara was $254 for a one-way ticket and $299 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Austin airport is called Austin Bergstrom and the only airport in Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Austin (AUS)
Santa Barbara (SBA)