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$117+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:08 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/34:17 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:08 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:40 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/110:40 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/315:50 amSBA - SFO
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sat 1/37:10 amSFO - SBA
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:45 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2610:49 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/292:20 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/312:35 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:06 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop21h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:17 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/305:15 amSBA - SJC
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/314:10 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/3111:05 amSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:50 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/292:20 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/314:10 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/232:20 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sun 12/2812:35 pmOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/285:00 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/307:30 amSJC - SBA
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$444

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$248
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One-way from

$117
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January

Average price

$171
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

2:17 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:40 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:25 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$259

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$263

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

7:20 am-5:59 pm

2 stops10h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:40 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$263

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Oakland

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$263

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$279

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-7:11 am

Nonstop1h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

9:25 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$279

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Sun 2/8

9:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$279

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$284

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-10:28 am

1 stop19h 50m

San Jose

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $27). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 16 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 1h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 21m. There are 262 mi between Santa Barbara and San Francisco Bay Area. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - San Francisco, Santa Barbara - San Jose or Santa Barbara - Oakland when deciding on the best route from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines (66%), Air New Zealand (65%) and SkyWest Airlines (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $339, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $238 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $27). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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