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$851+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FUK
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Japan

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 February 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:13 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops19h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 2/271:05 pm
HND
-
SBA
2 stops22h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$851
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:48 am
SBA
-
HND
1 stop14h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 2/257:40 pm
HND
-
SBA
1 stop21h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:48 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 2/255:00 pm
NRT
-
SBA
1 stop17h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$872
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:00 am
SBA
-
HND
1 stop15h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 2/2710:55 pm
HND
-
SBA
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$879
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:22 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 2/275:35 pm
NRT
-
SBA
1 stop20h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:30 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 4/198:10 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops36h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$946
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/912:41 pm
SBA
-
HND
2 stops24h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1910:45 am
HND
-
SBA
1 stop17h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:00 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 4/199:05 pm
HND
-
SBA
1 stop19h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/176:00 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 7/18:10 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$987
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/162:17 pm
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop33h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 6/308:10 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$993
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/176:00 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 6/305:05 pm
NRT
-
SBA
1 stop14h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,023
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 6/176:00 am
SBA
-
NRT
2 stops18h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 6/265:45 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops20h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,161

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Japan

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Round-trip from

$851
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$640
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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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Japan that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 2/27

10:55 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$879

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:22 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 38m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/27

5:35 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$881

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

4:11 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$946

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

12:41 pm-4:45 am

2 stops24h 04m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 4/19

10:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$954

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

5:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 4/19

9:05 pm-12:36 am

1 stop19h 31m

$975

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 7/1

8:10 pm-9:17 am

2 stops29h 07m

$987

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/30

8:10 pm-9:17 am

2 stops29h 07m

$987

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

2:17 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 08m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/30

4:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$1,039

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 6/26

9:55 pm-11:56 am

2 stops30h 01m

$1,132

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

2:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 6/30

9:15 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$1,138

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/8

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan (average of $420). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $723). 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 February 12, 2026.
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
9,276 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,276 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,276 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 $879, United Airlines can have you in Japan from Santa Barbara in 15h 50m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan (average of $420). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $723). 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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