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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $366-$633
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/1Fri 10/5
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$172
Typical prices: $173-$446
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/19
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Austin and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $309 (round-trip)
Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 5h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara (AUS-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:50 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 51m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 1:13 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
20h 51m1 stop San Diego
$343Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 2:47 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 45m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 am - 1:13 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 05m1 stop San Diego
$343Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 9:28 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 3:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
7h 37m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$369United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 26
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 10:10 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 00m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 1:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 49m1 stop Salt Lake City
$369Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:45 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$374American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 10:35 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
8h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$374American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 10:35 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 10:35 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field
$374Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 5:28 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 43m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 9:53 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 48m1 stop San Francisco
$374United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 4:03 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
12:48 pm - 9:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 54m1 stop Salt Lake City
$374Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 10:35 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 2:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-AUS Austin Bergstrom
7h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$379Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Austin to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Austin to Santa Barbara with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Austin to Santa Barbara start at $343. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $366 to $633. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $343 on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 58% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Santa Barbara at $380 round-trip.
  • October ($746) and September ($587) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Austin to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$172
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 63% increase in price.
Flight from Austin to Santa Barbara

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.
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Your Austin to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Austin to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Austin to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    On the Austin to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 48%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $380 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $728: a $348 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Austin to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 1,323 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Austin to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $343 to $1,319. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Austin to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Austin to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Austin to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 5h 14m via San Diego (SAN) and 5h 15m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Austin and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Austin to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Austin to Santa Barbara range from $366 to $633, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Austin to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $380 - about $348 less than Monday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Austin to Santa Barbara trip for February. Fares historically average $380 round-trip in that month - typically $366 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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