$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)
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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 21, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $212 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $99 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $384 |
Good round-trip deal | $331 or less |
Good one-way deal | $160 or less |
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Mon 5/12
6:15 am-7:31 am
Nonstop1h 16m
San Francisco
Fri 5/16
10:53 pm-12:09 am
Nonstop1h 16m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Wed 5/7
6:15 am-11:05 am
1 stop4h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 5/12
5:40 am-11:35 am
1 stop5h 55m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/9
7:18 pm-9:32 am
2 stops14h 14m
San Francisco
Sun 5/11
7:55 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/17
1:19 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops10h 39m
San Francisco
Sat 5/24
6:19 am-3:37 pm
2 stops9h 18m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 4/18
6:00 am-5:39 pm
2 stops11h 39m
San Francisco
Sun 4/20
6:00 am-1:37 pm
2 stops7h 37m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/24
7:01 pm-8:26 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/9
3:35 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop4h 40m
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA - SFO
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Sun 5/4
1:15 pm-12:08 am
1 stop10h 53m
Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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 San Francisco in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Francisco 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.
Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
When flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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
Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. 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 March 21, 2025.
The most flights from SBA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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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Entertainment
Food
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Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Food
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Crew
Entertainment
Food
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Comfort
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$181 | Average$341 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |