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$193 Find cheap flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara (AUS-SBA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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12:30 pm - 3:27 pmAUS-SBA
4h 57m1 stop
5:10 am - 3:12 pmSBA-AUS
8h 02m1 stop
$302American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
12:30 pm - 3:19 pmAUS-SBA
4h 49m1 stop
4:11 pm - 11:16 pmSBA-AUS
5h 05m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Sat, Jul 20
6:20 pm - 11:43 pmAUS-SBA
7h 23m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:33 pmSBA-AUS
5h 33m1 stop
$314Delta
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Fri, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 6
3:00 pm - 7:20 pmAUS-SBA
6h 20m1 stop
6:23 am - 1:32 pmSBA-AUS
5h 09m1 stop
$316American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 21
3:20 pm - 11:43 pmAUS-SBA
10h 23m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:33 pmSBA-AUS
5h 33m1 stop
$319Delta
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 9
3:00 pm - 7:20 pmAUS-SBA
6h 20m1 stop
6:23 am - 5:01 pmSBA-AUS
8h 38m2 stops
$321American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 21
8:00 pm - 11:54 pmAUS-SBA
5h 54m1 stop
1:47 pm - 12:19 amSBA-AUS
8h 32m1 stop
$364United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
7:59 pm - 11:59 amAUS-SBA
18h 00m1 stop
6:50 pm - 4:30 amSBA-AUS
7h 40m1 stop
$374Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 21
1:39 pm - 11:59 amAUS-SBA
24h 20m2 stops
6:50 pm - 4:30 amSBA-AUS
7h 40m1 stop
$413Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 22
1:00 pm - 11:31 pmAUS-SBA
12h 31m2 stops
6:24 pm - 4:51 amSBA-AUS
8h 27m1 stop
$501United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 3
7:45 am - 10:22 amAUS-SBA
4h 37m1 stop
$193United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29
4:05 pm - 8:58 pmAUS-SBA
6h 53m1 stop
$213American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20
12:42 pm - 9:19 pmAUS-SBA
10h 37m1 stop
$243Delta
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Wed, Jun 12
8:50 am - 3:27 pmAUS-SBA
8h 37m2 stops
$248American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20
6:15 pm - 10:22 amAUS-SBA
18h 07m2 stops
$270United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29
5:45 am - 12:16 amAUS-SBA
20h 31m2 stops
$332United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16
5:15 am - 11:59 pmAUS-SBA
20h 44m3 stops
$504United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16
9:42 am - 9:18 pmAUS-SBA
13h 36m3 stops
$574United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12
5:15 am - 9:18 pmAUS-SBA
18h 03m3 stops
$1,319United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20
6:15 am - 9:10 amAUS-SBA
4h 55m1 stop
12:31 pm - 10:37 pmSBA-AUS
8h 06m1 stop
$685American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
12:30 pm - 6:39 pmAUS-SBA
8h 09m2 stops
12:31 pm - 8:07 pmSBA-AUS
5h 36m1 stop
$690American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
4:30 pm - 9:56 pmAUS-SBA
7h 26m2 stops
1:12 pm - 10:37 pmSBA-AUS
7h 25m2 stops
$695American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
8:50 am - 12:51 pmAUS-SBA
6h 01m1 stop
8:44 pm - 12:30 amSBA-AUS
25h 46m3 stops
$799United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, May 31
6:15 am - 9:10 amAUS-SBA
4h 55m1 stop
1:12 pm - 7:56 pmSBA-AUS
4h 44m1 stop
$838American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, May 31
6:15 am - 9:10 amAUS-SBA
4h 55m1 stop
1:12 pm - 11:52 pmSBA-AUS
8h 40m2 stops
$843American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, May 31
5:15 am - 12:51 pmAUS-SBA
9h 36m2 stops
8:44 pm - 12:30 amSBA-AUS
25h 46m3 stops
$1,024United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, May 31

Flights from Austin to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Austin to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Austin, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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 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 September, where tickets cost $286 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $581 and $576 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Santa Barbara, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Austin to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Austin to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for $193. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $302 and Delta from $314.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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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FAQs for booking flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Santa Barbara was $193 for a one-way ticket and $302 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $483 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $474 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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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Top airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Santa Barbara. 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 Austin to Santa Barbara? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10799 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
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Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

8.0 ExcellentJohannes, May 2024PDX - SFO
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Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Austin to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/29Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 37mAUS-SBA
$193
6/20Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 53mAUS-SBA
$213
6/12Wed
1 stopDelta
10h 37mAUS-SBA
$243
6/20Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 37mAUS-SBA
$248
6/29Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 07mAUS-SBA
$270
6/16Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 31mAUS-SBA
$332
6/16Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 44mAUS-SBA
$504
6/12Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 36mAUS-SBA
$574
6/20Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 03mAUS-SBA
$1,319

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Last minute flights from Austin to Santa Barbara

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Austin to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mAUS-SBA
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 06mSBA-AUS
$685
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 09mAUS-SBA
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 36mSBA-AUS
$690
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 26mAUS-SBA
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 25mSBA-AUS
$695
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 01mAUS-SBA
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 46mSBA-AUS
$799
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mAUS-SBA
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 44mSBA-AUS
$838
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mAUS-SBA
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 40mSBA-AUS
$843
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 36mAUS-SBA
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 46mSBA-AUS
$1,024

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Austin - Santa Barbara Flights

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Austin (AUS)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

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