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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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — OAK
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Mon 6/1
Mon 6/8
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 May 2, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:10 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 6/34:40 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2710:10 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 6/34:40 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:35 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 6/12:25 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:35 pm
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/304:15 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:20 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Tue 6/95:00 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$238

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 May 2, 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

$257

Good round-trip deal

$312 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 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 May 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

10:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Wed 6/3

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$177

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

10:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Wed 6/3

6:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$198
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Wed 5/20

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$293

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

5:20 am-10:40 am

2 stops5h 20m

Oakland

Sat 5/30

12:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$294

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/12

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Fri 6/19

6:00 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$309

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Oakland

Sun 5/24

6:02 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$313
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/25

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$150

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

4:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$165

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/25

5:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$170

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

5:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops6h 15m

$180

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 May.
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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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 May 2, 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
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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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 4h 55m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Santa Barbara and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 263 mi.

  • 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 $112. Southwest is priced at 66% 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 $304 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 $177.

  • 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.

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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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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