What is the cheapest airline that flies from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?

Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

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The number of operators available for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 1 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:00 am - 11:53 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 53m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:51 am - 11:19 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City

$325Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

6:45 pm - 10:35 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:30 pm - 9:11 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$345American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

6:35 pm - 11:10 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

3:25 pm - 10:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

$370Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

4:14 pm - 7:59 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 12:35 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$371United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26

6:10 am - 11:46 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 11:06 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$391American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:45 am - 1:15 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

5:40 am - 10:35 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$396Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26

6:45 am - 1:15 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

9:35 am - 4:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

5h 55m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$401Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26

8:00 am - 11:53 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 53m1 stop Salt Lake City

4:44 pm - 10:39 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 55m1 stop Salt Lake City

$402Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 23

12:40 pm - 6:45 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:25 pm - 10:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

$402Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

7:40 am - 11:57 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 17m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 12:39 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$405United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

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6:15 am - 11:45 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:33 am - 11:03 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$787American Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:20 pm - 9:56 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:35 am - 3:24 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$792United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

1:39 pm - 7:54 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

31h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

5:00 am - 12:37 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$871United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

6:15 am - 11:45 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:33 am - 11:03 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$892American Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:20 pm - 9:56 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:35 am - 3:24 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$897United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:20 pm - 9:56 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:31 am - 3:24 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

7h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$926United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

6:15 am - 11:45 amABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:33 am - 11:03 amSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$997American Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:20 pm - 9:56 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:35 am - 3:24 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,002United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

4:20 pm - 9:56 pmABQ Albuquerque-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 36m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:31 am - 3:24 pmSBA Santa Barbara-ABQ Albuquerque

7h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$1,031United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

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American Airlines flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

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American Airlines

Oct 16

ABQ6:45 pmAlbuquerque

4h 50m

1 stop

SBA10:35 pmSanta Barbara

Oct 19

SBA1:30 pmSanta Barbara

6h 41m

1 stop

ABQ9:11 pmAlbuquerque

$345

American Airlines

Sep 18

ABQ6:10 amAlbuquerque

6h 36m

1 stop

SBA11:46 amSanta Barbara

Sep 20

SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara

3h 56m

1 stop

ABQ11:06 amAlbuquerque

$391

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Nov 21

ABQ6:58 pmAlbuquerque

4h 02m

1 stop

SBA10:00 pmSanta Barbara

Nov 23

SBA4:26 pmSanta Barbara

3h 56m

1 stop

ABQ9:22 pmAlbuquerque

$451

Delta flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara

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Delta

Nov 23

ABQ8:00 amAlbuquerque

4h 53m

1 stop

SBA11:53 amSanta Barbara

Nov 26

SBA5:51 amSanta Barbara

4h 28m

1 stop

ABQ11:19 amAlbuquerque

$325

Delta

Sep 1

ABQ12:33 pmAlbuquerque

4h 34m

1 stop

SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara

Sep 5

SBA4:47 pmSanta Barbara

4h 44m

1 stop

ABQ10:31 pmAlbuquerque

$411

Delta

Nov 22

ABQ8:00 amAlbuquerque

4h 53m

1 stop

SBA11:53 amSanta Barbara

Nov 23

SBA4:44 pmSanta Barbara

4h 55m

1 stop

ABQ10:39 pmAlbuquerque

$448

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6:10 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 36m

Santa Barbara

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6:10 am-11:06 am

1 stop3h 56m

$391

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Albuquerque

Sun 11/22

6:45 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/26

5:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop3h 55m

$396

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Albuquerque

Sun 11/22

6:45 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Barbara

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9:35 am-4:30 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$401

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Mon 11/23

8:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/23

4:44 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$402

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ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara

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Albuquerque

Fri 10/16

12:40 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/19

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$402

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ABQ Albuquerque - SBA Santa Barbara

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Albuquerque

Thu 9/10

7:40 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

5:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$405

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque, with most prices found around $0. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of November, then departing from Albuquerque during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $0.

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Best Price Found	$163
Fastest flight time	5h 17m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Albuquerque in the past 72 hours is $163. The best round-trip flight deal from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.

The fastest flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara takes 5h 17m

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How far is Albuquerque to Santa Barbara by plane?
The distance between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara is about 741.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 17m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 1 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Albuquerque Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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