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$59+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to California

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
SBA
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:06 pm
SAN
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$97
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:53 pm
SBA
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/251:06 pm
SAN
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$109
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/241:06 pm
SAN
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$119
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:30 am
SBA
-
SAN
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/253:30 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:10 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Fri 4/2410:00 am
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:35 am
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Sun 4/268:30 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:31 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 4/711:01 am
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:20 am
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop3h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/108:30 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:53 pm
SBA
-
LAS
1 stop3h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:42 pm
LAS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:53 pm
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop3h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/26:46 am
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop16h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
-
SJC
1 stop3h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/2910:21 am
SJC
-
SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$193
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:30 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 4/511:37 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$199

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$97
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

1:06 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

1:06 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop3h 25m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$137

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/8

5:20 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$147

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

8:31 pm-12:29 am

1 stop3h 58m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:01 am-1:49 pm

1 stop2h 48m

$152

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/3

6:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 50m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

8:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop3h 59m

$157

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

8:31 pm-12:29 am

1 stop3h 58m

San Diego

Mon 4/13

8:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop3h 59m

$157

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/29

6:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 50m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

8:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop3h 59m

$177
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

2:20 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$199

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

11:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Mon 4/6

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$201

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $43). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

When flying from Santa Barbara to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to California. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

The most flights from SBA to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from Santa Barbara to California 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,014 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,014 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,014 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,014 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,014 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to California?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to California.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to California flight route?

    The Santa Barbara to California flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to California?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to California in about 1h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 54m. The distance between Santa Barbara and California is about 192 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to California?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl, Santa Barbara - San Francisco is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to California are Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (96%) and United Airlines (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to California is $155. On average you can expect to pay $401. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to California that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $43). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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