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$49+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$177
From Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 8/71:45 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/1111:55 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:45 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/710:35 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/55:40 amSBA - SFO
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Thu 8/75:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/125:40 amSBA - SJC
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Fri 8/226:40 amSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:19 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop24h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/28:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:30 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/198:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:37 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop24h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/216:15 amOAK - SBA
1 stop12h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:39 pmSBA - STS
1 stop17h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/157:00 amSTS - SBA
1 stop27h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 8/76:45 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/112:31 pmSJC - SBA
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$675
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:09 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/111:04 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop5h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$773
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:05 pmSBA - STS
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/61:01 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,034

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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 June 30, 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

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Mon 8/11

11:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 20m

San Jose

Fri 8/22

6:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 00m

$216

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/18

2:32 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop3h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$251

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/15

11:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$252

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

7:19 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop24h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

8:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$322

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

7:30 am-7:18 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Oakland

Fri 9/26

6:15 am-10:32 am

1 stop28h 17m

$322

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

7:30 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop18h 59m

San Jose

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$328

Santa BarbaraSanta Rosa

SBA - STS

SBASTS

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

7:39 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop27h 32m

$362

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

6:45 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 37m

San Jose

Mon 8/11

2:31 pm-5:43 pm

3 stops27h 12m

$675

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

11:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 08m

San Jose

Mon 8/11

1:04 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$773

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 June 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,529 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $99 and $187 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - San Francisco, Santa Barbara - Oakland or Santa Barbara - San Jose 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 Emirates (75%), Air New Zealand (75%) and Air Canada (67%).

  • 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 $1,228, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $157 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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