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$49+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, CA (SBA - OAK)

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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — OAK
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$124
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/233:15 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/2511:55 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$124
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 9/57:39 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops23h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/108:00 amOAK - SBA
2 stops10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$293

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Santa Barbara

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Oakland

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

3:15 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Mon 8/25

11:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$124

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

7:39 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Oakland

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$293

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

3:15 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$49

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

7:15 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$136

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/30

12:40 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$209

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

    The Santa Barbara to Oakland flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $124. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. Southwest is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $136 and Delta from $209 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $302 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $112 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Oakland) is currently priced at $178.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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