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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA - ABQ) from $233

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 5/12. 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Albuquerque (ABQ). 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 April 30, 2024.

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$351

One-way from

$233
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 134% by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $323.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

January can be a great time to fly to Albuquerque from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $292. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $119. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (SBA - ABQ)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Albuquerque. 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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 9/54:20 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:50 amABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$316
Thu 6/136:39 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:00 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$376
Fri 7/266:38 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/2812:19 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$463
Thu 9/55:25 amSBA - ABQ
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:50 amABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$508

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Albuquerque. 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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
Fri 8/236:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/257:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$306
Tue 5/142:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$396
Wed 5/295:50 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$441
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$447
Fri 8/232:15 pmSBA - ABQ
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/257:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$455
Fri 8/236:15 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/257:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$481
Thu 9/55:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/81:37 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$491
Tue 5/142:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$506

Cheap Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Prices were last updated on April 30, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
Tue 5/142:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$396
Wed 5/295:50 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$441
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$447
Tue 5/142:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$506
Tue 5/145:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$516
Wed 5/295:50 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$562
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$690
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:35 pmABQ - SBA
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$805

Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Albuquerque in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
Fri 8/236:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/257:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$306
Thu 9/54:20 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/88:50 amABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$316
Thu 6/136:39 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:00 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$376
Tue 5/142:00 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$396
Wed 5/295:50 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$441
Wed 5/291:48 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 amABQ - SBA
2 stops13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$447
Fri 8/232:15 pmSBA - ABQ
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/257:00 amABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$455
Fri 7/266:38 pmSBA - ABQ
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/2812:19 pmABQ - SBA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$463

One-way flights to Albuquerque from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. 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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Users can also find round-trip Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flights by using the search form above.
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$233
Sun 5/124:59 pmSBA - ABQ
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$314
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - ABQ
3 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$987

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 15m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/5

1 stop7h 14m

$256

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop7h 34m

Albuquerque

Sun 8/25

1 stop6h 58m

$306

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/5

1 stop4h 05m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/8

1 stop4h 40m

$316

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/13

1 stop4h 20m

Albuquerque

Sun 6/16

1 stop4h 44m

$376

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

1 stop7h 29m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/15

1 stop6h 58m

$396

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/29

3 stops13h 13m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/5

1 stop7h 14m

$441

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 15m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/5

2 stops13h 51m

$447

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/26

1 stop4h 21m

Albuquerque

Sun 7/28

1 stop6h 49m

$463

Santa BarbaraAlbuquerque

SBA - ABQ

SBAABQ

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/5

2 stops14h 00m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/8

1 stop4h 40m

$508

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Deals found on 4/29

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque is currently $511 while a round-trip flight costs $390. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque (average of $351). Flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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.

January

$356

February

$351

March

$437

April

$416

May

$397

June

$465

July

$448

August

$381

September

$378

October

$378

November

$380

December

$368

Temperature and rainfall in Albuquerque by month

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

ABQ

Temperature

35.6 - 78.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated April 30, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque have to say. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,187 reviews
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Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,187 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,187 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,815 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,187 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $256, but on average you can expect to pay $469.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $256. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $316 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SBA to ABQ mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Santa Barbara Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SBA to ABQ flight.

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Albuquerque 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 Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Albuquerque flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/30.

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