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$703+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Japan

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FUK
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$703
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$699
From Santa Barbara to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:54 pmSBA - HND
2 stops27h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/106:05 pmHND - SBA
2 stops19h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:05 amSBA - HND
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/45:05 pmHND - SBA
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$746
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:54 pmSBA - NRT
2 stops28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/105:10 pmNRT - SBA
2 stops20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$748
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:26 amSBA - HND
2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:00 pmHND - SBA
2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$789
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:26 amSBA - HND
2 stops27h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:05 pmHND - SBA
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$791
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:44 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/56:10 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$826
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/297:39 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/106:30 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop15h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$831
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/277:44 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop28h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$849
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:05 amSBA - NRT
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:40 pmNRT - SBA
2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$858
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:40 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop28h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/106:30 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop17h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$871
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop28h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/206:25 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop16h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$889
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:10 amSBA - HND
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/131:05 pmHND - SBA
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$906

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Japan 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

6:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 11/4

5:05 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$746

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

6:54 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/10

5:10 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$748

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

6:05 am-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/5

10:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop17h 43m

$766

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

9:26 am-4:45 am

2 stops27h 19m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 10/20

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$789

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 11/6

10:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop17h 43m

$812

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

7:44 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/5

6:10 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$826

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

7:39 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/10

6:30 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$831

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

7:44 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 16m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 11/4

6:30 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$849

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

7:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/10

6:30 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$871

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/20

6:25 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$889

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Japan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan (average of $902). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Japan. 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
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Japan. 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 Japan?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Japan from Santa Barbara.

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

    For as low as $746, American Airlines can have you in Japan from Santa Barbara in 20h 25m. Santa Barbara and Japan are separated by a distance of 5386 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Japan 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 Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan (average of $902). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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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