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$89+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — OAK
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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 March 17, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/1210:10 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/124:40 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/286:00 am
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/23:18 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:30 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sat 4/115:55 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Mon 4/1312:35 pm
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:00 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/155:30 am
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/203:50 pm
OAK
-
SBA
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$224

Find 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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

10:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Tue 5/12

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$177

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Oakland

Sat 5/2

3:18 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$203

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Wed 4/15

6:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$209

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

Oakland

Mon 4/20

3:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$224
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Sun 5/17

4:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$249

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Oakland

Sun 4/26

5:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 20m

$274

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops6h 15m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

6:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$274

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/23

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 15m

Oakland

Sun 4/26

5:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops6h 35m

$274
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

6:35 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$100
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/23

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$100

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Deals found on 3/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $44). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 March 17, 2026.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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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 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in 1h 15m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Barbara and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $97. Southwest is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $233 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Oakland) is currently priced at $199.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $44). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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