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$470+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FUK
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$885
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$470
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$914
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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 May 14, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:27 pmSBA - NRT
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:45 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$885
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 9/101:19 pmSBA - HND
2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2311:55 amHND - SBA
2 stops19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$885
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sun 6/16:15 amSBA - NRT
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/105:20 pmNRT - SBA
2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:00 pmSBA - HND
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Thu 9/254:05 pmHND - SBA
2 stops21h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/12$886
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:29 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop28h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/246:25 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop16h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:00 pmSBA - HND
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/229:05 pmHND - SBA
1 stop18h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amSBA - NRT
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/105:00 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$999
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/87:30 amSBA - HND
2 stops19h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/268:15 pmHND - SBA
2 stops39h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,220
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:45 pmSBA - NRT
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Wed 9/245:25 pmNRT - SBA
2 stops18h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 5/13$1,581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/287:30 pmSBA - NRT
1 stop28h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 7/116:25 pmNRT - SBA
1 stop16h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,694
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:32 pmSBA - HND
2 stops49h 28mLufthansa
Wed 9/249:30 amHND - SBA
2 stops52h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 5/13$1,967
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3111:13 amSBA - HND
2 stops44h 42mQatar Airways
Tue 6/1010:50 pmHND - SBA
2 stops34h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,021

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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 May 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Japan that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

6:27 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 23m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/10

5:45 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$885

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

1:19 pm-4:45 am

2 stops23h 26m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/23

11:55 am-3:13 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$885

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

5:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/25

4:05 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$886

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/1

6:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/10

5:20 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$886

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

7:29 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 31m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/24

6:25 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$955

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

4:00 pm-4:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/22

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$998

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/10

5:00 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$999

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - HND

SBAHND

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

7:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 9/26

8:15 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops39h 34m

$1,220

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/25

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,581

Santa BarbaraTokyo

SBA - NRT

SBANRT

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/28

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 7/11

6:25 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$1,694

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/13

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Japan (average of $872). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,629). 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.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Barbara to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,434 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,571 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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    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 $872). Flying from Santa Barbara to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,629). 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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