$87+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, CA (SBA - OAK)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — OAK
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to OaklandExplore 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 September 17, 2026.
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 September 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
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Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$208
Best flights from Santa Barbara to OaklandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
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Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/12![Southwest logo]()
$277
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to OaklandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/135:35 am -
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1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$194
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to OaklandSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$87
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$96
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$114
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$122
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$127
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 September 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $185 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $87 (Southwest) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $167 |
Good round-trip deal | $377 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 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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Depart
Return
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Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Wed 10/14
10:40 am-3:00 pm
1 stop4h 20m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$108
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Thu 11/26
5:40 am-9:20 am
1 stop3h 40m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$108
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/17
6:08 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 22m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/13
6:08 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 22m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Wed 10/14
6:08 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 22m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/8
5:30 am-9:00 am
1 stop3h 30m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/10
6:00 am-10:52 am
1 stop4h 52m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$132
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Sat 11/14
6:00 am-10:42 am
1 stop4h 42m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$132
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/15
2:22 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop4h 08m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$132
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA Santa Barbara - OAK Oakland
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Sun 12/13
6:20 am-7:25 am
Nonstop1h 05m
Oakland
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$134
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 September 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.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$157 | Average$309 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |