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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $412-$652
Delta
Sat 12/1Mon 12/3
SBA - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$185
Typical prices: $206-$303
Southwest
Fri 12/21
SBA - SAT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and San Antonio. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio (SBA-SAT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:51 pm - 12:31 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:08 pm - 10:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 12m1 stop Salt Lake City
$369Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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4:51 pm - 12:31 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:08 pm - 10:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 12m1 stop Salt Lake City
$369Delta
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:58 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:43 pm - 9:12 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
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2:01 pm - 9:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 54m1 stop San Francisco
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5:15 am - 11:50 amSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
$374United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
4:51 pm - 12:31 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
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11:50 am - 10:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
$374Delta
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
8h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:10 pm - 10:13 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$380United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:19 am - 12:11 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$406American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
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10:02 am - 4:48 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
4h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:51 pm - 10:01 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$411American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 9:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:55 am - 1:40 pmSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m1 stop San Diego
$411Southwest
Tue, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 5
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3:15 pm - 10:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAT San Antonio
4h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:20 pm - 12:15 amSAT  San Antonio-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$483Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to San Antonio flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio typically range from $412 to $652. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Antonio at $355 round-trip.
•June ($797) and July ($652) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to San Antonio flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$185
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio

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Your Santa Barbara to San Antonio flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Antonio takes 00m, covering 1,294 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio range from $412 to $652, with an average of $467 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to San Antonio 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 $369 to $1,842. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to San Antonio are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $388, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Antonio Airport (SAT)?

    San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $52 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

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

    Flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $525, a difference of $135.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 26m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and San Antonio?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in San Antonio?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

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