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Cheap flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (SAT - SBA) from $151

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/24. 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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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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One-way from

$151
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 47% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara at least 47 days early can save you up to 77% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for as little as $162 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $347 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $80.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Antonio to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Antonio and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 6/2512:14 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$302
Tue 6/254:00 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$307

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Antonio and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 6/254:31 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:35 amSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$396
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/305:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$479
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/306:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$545

Cheap San Antonio to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Antonio to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/2512:14 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$302
Tue 6/254:00 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$307
Tue 6/254:31 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:35 amSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$396
Wed 6/267:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/306:25 amSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$426
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/305:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$479
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/306:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$545
Tue 6/44:31 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$661
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$666
Tue 6/45:00 amSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/111:10 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$672

San Antonio to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Antonio and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/2512:14 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$302
Tue 6/254:00 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Tue 7/26:00 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/28$307
Tue 6/254:31 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:35 amSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$396
Wed 6/267:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/306:25 amSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$426
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/305:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$479
Wed 6/265:37 amSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/306:00 amSBA - SAT
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$545
Tue 6/44:31 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$661
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:15 amSBA - SAT
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$666
Tue 6/45:00 amSAT - SBA
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/111:10 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$672

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Antonio

Search for one-way flight options from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Antonio to Santa Barbara can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Antonio, there is a search form available above.
Wed 7/244:34 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$151
Wed 7/2412:46 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops12h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/29$156
Wed 7/245:50 pmSAT - SBA
3 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$305

Find flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$302 - $545

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Price

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 6/25

1 stop11h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/2

1 stop5h 34m

$302

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 6/25

2 stops9h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/2

1 stop5h 34m

$307

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Tue 6/25

2 stops9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/2

2 stops8h 10m

$396

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 6/26

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/30

1 stop4h 59m

$426

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 6/26

2 stops8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/30

1 stop5h 49m

$479

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 6/26

2 stops8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/30

2 stops9h 44m

$545

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Deals found on 5/28

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from San Antonio to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $302, but on average you can expect to pay $409.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $302 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $396 and $426 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $151. Users have also found prices from $156 and $305 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What does SAT to SBA mean?

    San Antonio Airport is SAT and Santa Barbara Airport is SBA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Antonio to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Antonio to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Antonio to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Antonio to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The San Antonio to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Antonio to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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