SBA - AUS

$138 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

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 Austin departing on 4/21. 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 Austin, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$275
Overall average: $380
Delta
Sa 4/11Di 4/14
SBA - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $207-$320
United Airlines
Di 4/21
SBA - AUS • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $275 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Austin. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
San Diego (SAN)
Shortest trip • 4h 54m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 25% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA-AUS)

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

Sa, Apr 11 - Di, Apr 14
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12:40 pm - 9:26 pm
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AUS
6h 46m
1 stop
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8:15 am - 11:59 am
AUS
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SBA
5h 44m
1 stop
$275Delta
Sa, Apr 11 - Di, Apr 14
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12:40 pm - 9:26 pm
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AUS
6h 46m
1 stop
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7:10 am - 4:12 pm
AUS
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SBA
11h 02m
2 stops
$280Delta
Mi, Apr 1 - Mo, Apr 6
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4:50 pm - 12:39 am
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AUS
5h 49m
1 stop
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11:56 am - 4:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
6h 13m
1 stop
$295Delta
Mo, Mrz 30 - Di, Apr 7
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4:50 pm - 12:39 am
SBA
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AUS
5h 49m
1 stop
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8:05 am - 12:00 pm
AUS
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SBA
5h 55m
1 stop
$296Delta
Mi, Apr 1 - Mo, Apr 6
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5:45 am - 6:12 pm
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AUS
10h 27m
2 stops
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11:56 am - 4:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
6h 13m
1 stop
$300Delta
Mo, Mrz 30 - Di, Apr 7
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4:50 pm - 12:39 am
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AUS
5h 49m
1 stop
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7:29 am - 4:09 pm
AUS
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SBA
10h 40m
2 stops
$301Delta
Mi, Apr 1 - Mo, Apr 6
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5:45 am - 6:12 pm
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AUS
10h 27m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 9:54 pm
AUS
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SBA
10h 44m
2 stops
$305Delta
Mi, Mrz 18 - Mi, Mrz 25
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6:20 am - 3:43 pm
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AUS
7h 23m
1 stop
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1:59 pm - 5:07 pm
AUS
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SBA
5h 08m
1 stop
$311United Airlines
Do, Apr 2 - Mo, Apr 6
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5:00 am - 1:08 pm
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AUS
6h 08m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 12:36 am
AUS
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SBA
6h 28m
1 stop
$315United Airlines
Do, Apr 2 - Mo, Apr 6
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5:00 am - 1:08 pm
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AUS
6h 08m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 12:36 am
AUS
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SBA
8h 11m
2 stops
$320United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Austin, 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 Austin is September, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $616 and $576 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Austin

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin was $138 for a one-way ticket and $275 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin.

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

    On your way to Austin, you’ll fly out from Santa Barbara. You’ll be landing at Austin Bergstrom.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $534 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 $406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin 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 Austin?

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and AUS 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 Austin?

    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 Austin 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 4 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Austin. 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 Austin? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4295 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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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.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

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

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

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

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

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