Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)

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From Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Are flight prices decreasing from Santa Barbara to San Francisco due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Santa Barbara and San Francisco for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Which airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, Contour, and Major Airline are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

You will need to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco if you want to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to San Francisco from the Santa Barbara airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SBA to SFO to be around 1h 05m.

Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $151, but on average you can expect to pay $247.

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 15 direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is less than $393.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Santa Barbara to San Francisco was viewed by 880 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Does it rain more in Santa Barbara or San Francisco?

When traveling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Santa Barbara is typically less than San Francisco. We can gather that this will continue over the next 4 days.

Is Santa Barbara weather warmer or cooler than San Francisco?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 77 °F on average in the month of September. The temperature in San Francisco is typically hotter than in Santa Barbara. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in 1h 05m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($151), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. United Airlines is priced at 51% 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 San Francisco one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $136. Users have also found prices from $142 and $209 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.