AUS - SBA

$149 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $469-$615
Southwest
Tue 8/18Thu 8/27
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
Typical prices: $154-$362
Delta
Mon 9/28
AUS - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
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
Most popular
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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

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 10:30 pm
AUS
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
SBA
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AUS
4h 30m
1 stop
$292Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:50 pm
AUS
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SBA
5h 51m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 10:27 pm
SBA
-
AUS
5h 01m
1 stop
$297Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 10:30 pm
AUS
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SBA
7h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
SBA
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AUS
4h 30m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 10:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
9h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:43 pm - 9:42 pm
SBA
-
AUS
6h 59m
1 stop
$302Delta
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
-
AUS
10h 12m
2 stops
$307Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 6:03 pm
AUS
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SBA
9h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 1:23 pm
SBA
-
AUS
4h 50m
1 stop
$311American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 am
AUS
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SBA
8h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:36 pm
SBA
-
AUS
10h 51m
2 stops
$313American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:21 pm
AUS
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SBA
8h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 1:19 pm
SBA
-
AUS
4h 57m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 am
AUS
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SBA
8h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 7:10 pm
SBA
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AUS
11h 00m
2 stops
$322American Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:44 pm
AUS
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SBA
5h 45m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 11:00 pm
SBA
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AUS
7h 18m
1 stop
$328Alaska Airlines
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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 August.

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 season

December

Cheapest flight

$149
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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $292 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 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 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)