$109+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Mar 6 — Mar 131
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay AreaExplore 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 February 4, 2026.
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 February 4, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SBA
- OAK
1 stop4h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/93:18 pm
OAK
- SBA
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/184:15 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2010:43 am
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/1812:35 pm
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 5/204:40 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$238
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/292:53 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/27:15 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop16h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop6h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/95:48 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/292:16 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:05 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/183:56 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/207:50 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop7h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/96:00 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 5/94:26 pm
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/96:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/95:55 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/295:30 am
SBA
- SFO
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/23:05 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:31 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1810:10 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/252:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/287:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
Best flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay AreaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SBA
- OAK
1 stop4h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/93:18 pm
OAK
- SBA
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/1812:35 pm
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 5/204:40 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:31 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1810:10 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop6h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/95:48 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/96:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/95:55 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1210:45 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 3/166:50 pm
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:15 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 3/178:35 am
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/252:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/287:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/35:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/46:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:00 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 3/228:35 am
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/42:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/67:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/76:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sun 3/81:25 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/138:15 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 3/158:35 am
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/236:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/252:25 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/62:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop19h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/107:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:00 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 3/912:55 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/206:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Mon 3/236:20 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/72:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/410:40 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1112:55 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/125:20 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/165:40 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/52:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/107:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1810:45 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/3110:10 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/187:20 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/316:25 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/206:20 am
SBA
- OAK
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Sun 3/296:00 pm
OAK
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/52:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/72:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/108:00 am
STS
- SBA
2 stops29h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/175:35 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Sat 2/216:30 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/132:25 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 2/177:25 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$524
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay AreaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/252:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/287:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/42:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/67:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/42:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/78:00 am
STS
- SBA
1 stop11h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/42:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/59:40 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 3/84:10 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/52:38 pm
SBA
- STS
1 stop9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/67:57 pm
STS
- SBA
1 stop17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/76:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sun 3/81:25 pm
OAK
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/128:15 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 3/169:25 pm
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/125:20 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/165:40 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/136:20 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop3h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 3/158:35 am
SFO
- SBA
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/206:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Mon 3/236:20 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/268:15 am
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 3/301:55 pm
SFO
- SBA
1 stop3h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$300
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/1510:10 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$109
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/306:00 am
SBA
- OAK
1 stop4h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$111
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/92:53 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop4h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:56 pm
SBA
- OAK
1 stop7h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$116
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 5/26:00 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop13h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:00 am
SBA
- OAK
1 stop12h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/92:53 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$122
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/92:17 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$130
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/46:35 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$130
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/242:53 pm
SBA
- OAK
1 stop19h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 4/172:16 pm
SBA
- SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/211:05 am
SBA
- OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$140
Find 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 February 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $221 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $109 (Southwest) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $137 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA - OAK
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/9
6:00 am-10:17 am
1 stop4h 17m
Oakland
Sat 5/9
3:18 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop8h 27m
$221
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
$238
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/9
6:00 am-12:03 pm
1 stop6h 03m
San Jose
Sat 5/9
5:48 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop5h 57m
$243
Santa BarbaraOakland
SBA - OAK
SBAOAK
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/9
6:35 am-7:50 am
Nonstop1h 15m
Oakland
Sat 5/9
5:55 pm-7:05 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
$259
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/14
8:31 pm-9:48 pm
Nonstop1h 17m
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
10:10 am-1:49 pm
1 stop3h 39m
$269
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 3/12
10:45 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 3/16
6:50 pm-8:06 pm
Nonstop1h 16m
$279
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 3/13
8:15 am-9:27 am
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Tue 3/17
8:35 am-10:01 am
Nonstop1h 26m
$279
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 3/19
6:00 am-7:11 am
Nonstop1h 11m
San Francisco
Sun 3/22
8:35 am-10:01 am
Nonstop1h 26m
$279
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 3/13
8:15 am-9:27 am
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Sun 3/15
8:35 am-10:01 am
Nonstop1h 26m
$279
Santa BarbaraSanta Rosa
SBA - STS
SBASTS
Santa Barbara
Wed 2/25
2:38 pm-9:52 pm
1 stop7h 14m
Santa Rosa Sonoma County
Sat 2/28
7:57 pm-1:47 pm
1 stop17h 50m
$283
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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 $29). 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 February 4, 2026.
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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% 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 January 31, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 February 4, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$112 | Average$287 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$326 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |