SBA - ABQ

$234 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque departing on 3/11. 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $316-$476
Delta
Sat 5/2Wed 5/6
SBA - ABQ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$234
Typical prices: $371-$374
Delta
Wed 3/11
SBA - ABQ • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $319 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Albuquerque. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $260 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 4h 00m (one-way)
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 32% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA-ABQ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:14 am
SBA
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ABQ
4h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 11:59 am
ABQ
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SBA
4h 49m
1 stop
$301Delta
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:10 am
SBA
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ABQ
3h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:50 pm
ABQ
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SBA
7h 45m
2 stops
$308Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 10:04 pm
SBA
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ABQ
4h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:53 pm
ABQ
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SBA
5h 23m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 8:05 pm
SBA
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ABQ
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 1:35 pm
ABQ
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SBA
8h 10m
2 stops
$325Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:31 am
SBA
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ABQ
4h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 10:56 pm
ABQ
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SBA
5h 07m
1 stop
$329American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:31 am
SBA
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ABQ
4h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 6:08 pm
ABQ
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SBA
3h 56m
1 stop
$330American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 10:23 pm
SBA
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ABQ
4h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:13 am - 11:55 am
ABQ
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SBA
4h 42m
1 stop
$352Delta
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 8:05 pm
SBA
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ABQ
9h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:50 pm
ABQ
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SBA
7h 45m
2 stops
$353Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
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ABQ
7h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 10:50 pm
ABQ
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SBA
4h 30m
1 stop
$357Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30
Southwest Logo
7:20 am - 2:30 pm
SBA
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ABQ
6h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 11:15 pm
ABQ
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
$360Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque, 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque is October, where tickets cost $314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $687 and $600 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque was $234 for a one-way ticket and $319 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $395 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albuquerque from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

    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 Albuquerque with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and ABQ 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

    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 Albuquerque from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4303 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

4.0 OkayDaniel, Feb 2026
LGB - PHX
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The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

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