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$526+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Japan

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FUK
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
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 August 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/36:00 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/205:15 pm
NRT
-
SBA
1 stop13h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,120
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/316:00 am
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/55:15 pm
NRT
-
SBA
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,121
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/36:00 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 8/204:20 pm
HND
-
SBA
2 stops17h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,124
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/316:33 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops21h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 9/511:55 am
HND
-
SBA
2 stops22h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,125
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:28 pm
SBA
-
NRT
1 stop28h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 10/275:36 pm
SBA
-
NRT
2 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/117:05 pm
NRT
-
SBA
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 10/276:08 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops19h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/116:05 pm
HND
-
SBA
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,187
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:39 pm
SBA
-
HND
2 stops40h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3110:05 am
HND
-
SBA
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 10/276:10 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops20h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1110:55 am
HND
-
SBA
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/316:35 pm
SBA
-
HND
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 9/56:10 pm
HND
-
SBA
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,278
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:00 am
SBA
-
HND
2 stops17h 05m
Japan Airlines
Mon 8/3110:45 am
HND
-
SBA
1 stop16h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,290

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated August 4, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,121
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$526
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$717
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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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/5

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,121

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

6:33 am-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/5

10:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop16h 45m

$1,145

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/23

3:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/27

5:25 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$1,272

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

5:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/5

5:05 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$1,278

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

6:35 pm-4:25 am

1 stop17h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/5

6:10 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$1,278

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/9

6:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/16

5:10 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop14h 18m

$1,281

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

6:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/20

5:45 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$1,332

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

9:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/20

4:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,378
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 9/20

3:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$1,378

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/9

6:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 1/16

7:40 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$1,435

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/3

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Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

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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
10,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 $1,278, American Airlines can have you in Japan from Santa Barbara in 17h 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.

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