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Cheap flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC - SBA) from $177

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 9/10. 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.
SJC — SBA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 June 11, 2024.

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$177
From San Jose to Santa Barbara
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 127% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara from $178 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $241 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

August can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Jose with a flight ticket averaging about $184. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $54. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Cheap San Jose to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 7/246:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$452
Wed 7/246:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$457
Wed 7/104:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/176:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$458
Wed 7/106:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/172:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$478
Fri 7/126:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/156:34 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$492
Fri 7/126:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/156:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$497
Fri 7/126:59 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops22h 14mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/156:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$512
Fri 7/269:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/287:28 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$532
Sat 7/206:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/206:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$533

San Jose to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 10/166:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/186:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$342
Wed 10/168:28 amSJC - SBA
2 stops9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/186:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$367
Wed 10/168:28 amSJC - SBA
2 stops9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/186:46 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops13h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$392
Fri 9/66:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/86:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$400
Fri 9/66:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/86:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$405
Wed 10/168:28 amSJC - SBA
1 stop27h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/186:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$432
Wed 7/246:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$452
Wed 7/246:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$457
Wed 7/104:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/176:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$458

San Jose to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Jose to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Thu 6/209:49 amSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/236:39 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,029
Thu 6/2012:57 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops23h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/235:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,056
Thu 6/2010:45 amSJC - SBA
2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/235:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,163
Mon 6/176:10 amSJC - SBA
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,257
Mon 6/177:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/178:44 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,301

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Users needing a return flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form above.
Tue 9/106:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop22h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$177
Tue 9/103:36 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops20h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$182
Thu 8/156:40 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$211
Sun 9/16:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$215
Sun 9/16:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$216
Wed 7/106:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$231
Wed 7/103:01 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops26h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$237
Thu 8/153:01 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$262
Tue 7/26:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$272

Find flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 10/16

1 stop11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/18

1 stop14h 37m

$342

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 10/16

2 stops9h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/18

1 stop14h 37m

$367

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 10/16

2 stops9h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/18

2 stops13h 02m

$392

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 9/6

1 stop11h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/8

1 stop16h 32m

$400

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 9/6

2 stops11h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/8

1 stop16h 32m

$405

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 10/16

1 stop27h 19m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/18

1 stop13h 28m

$432

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sun 7/28

2 stops17h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/4

1 stop17h 01m

$579

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sun 7/28

1 stop12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/4

1 stop17h 01m

$586

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 6/28

1 stop9h 17m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/1

1 stop24h 05m

$908

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose 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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 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 June 11, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $342, but on average you can expect to pay $478.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Santa Barbara for under $1,100?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $342. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $579 and $908, respectively.

  • What does SJC to SBA mean?

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

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara?

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

    The San Jose to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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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