Oakland

$127+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland (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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — OAK
Nov 12 — Nov 191
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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 November 7, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$252
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Alaska Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Oakland flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Oakland flights.
High demand for flights, 69% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 56% potential price drop
From Santa Barbara to Oakland
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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 November 7, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/107:05 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops23h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/177:29 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops22h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 12/64:35 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 12/85:20 amOAK - SBA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/7$279

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland within your budget

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 2,537,365 searches. Data last updated November 7, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/25

3:53 pm-8:49 am

1 stop16h 56m

$127

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/10

8:40 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$139

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/30

5:50 am-12:14 am

1 stop18h 24m

$313

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/10

7:05 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops23h 44m

Oakland

Tue 12/17

7:29 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$252

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/6

4:35 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Sun 12/8

5:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 30m

$279

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Deals found on 11/5

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 November 7, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 November 7, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Santa Barbara to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,083 reviews

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7.7

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7.2

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8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,083 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,083 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,428 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,083 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,828 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,083 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $252. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. Alaska Airlines is priced at 54% 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 $127 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $139 and Delta from $313 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $250 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Oakland) is currently priced at $252.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 2,537,365 searches. Data last updated November 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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