Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Austin
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
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
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Austin is currently $349 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $175 |
Alaska
1 stop
8 hr
Wed, May 27
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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
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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
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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 |
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| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Santa Barbara to Austin per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Austin is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| February Cheapest
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Typical prices: $255–580 |
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| July Most expensive
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Typical prices: $355–570 |
Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to Austin
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to Austin in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Southwestfrom $355Typical price: $335–620600 weekly connecting flightsSBA - AUS Every day
- Unitedfrom $349Typical price: $295–650399 weekly connecting flightsSBA - AUS Every day
- Americanfrom $355Typical price: $310–650272 weekly connecting flightsSBA - AUS Every day
- Alaskafrom $349Typical price: $365–84059 weekly connecting flightsSBA - AUS Every day
- Deltafrom $355Typical price: $340–83041 weekly connecting flightsSBA - AUS Every day
Popular airports near Santa Barbara
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Santa Barbara center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Austin center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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.
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:
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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