Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Austin (SBA - AUS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$349	United 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is currently $349
Cheapest one-way flight	$175	Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is currently $175
Last-minute weekend getaway	$925	Southwest 2 stops 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to Austin is currently $925
Cheapest business class flights	$883	Alaska 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is currently $883

Fastest flight	4 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Santa Barbara to Austin takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–580
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $355–570

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to Austin

Southwest

from $355

Typical price: $335–620

600 weekly connecting flights

SBA - AUS Every day
United

from $349

Typical price: $295–650

399 weekly connecting flights

SBA - AUS Every day
American

from $355

Typical price: $310–650

272 weekly connecting flights

SBA - AUS Every day
Alaska

from $349

Typical price: $365–840

59 weekly connecting flights

SBA - AUS Every day
Delta

from $355

Typical price: $340–830

41 weekly connecting flights

SBA - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Austin

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Austin are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $255 to $580.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with United from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $175.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $349, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $349, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin starts at $349 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $175 and departs on Wed, May 27.

4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to Austin.

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Barbara to Austin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 600 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Austin are:

United offers 399 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
American offers 272 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Alaska offers 59 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Delta offers 41 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Barbara and Austin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with United from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $175.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $349, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $349, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is $355, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 18.

No airline flies direct from Santa Barbara to Austin.

There are 600 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 399 United connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 272 American connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Delta connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and Austin at price $925 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Santa Barbara to Austin.

There are 600 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 399 United connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 272 American connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Delta connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Austin.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Barbara to Austin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Austin start at $883 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Austin start at $349 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to Austin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Barbara and Austin starts at $925 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and Austin at price $925 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Austin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.