$59+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)
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SBA — SFO
Sep 30 — Oct 71
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 31, 2026.
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 August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/196:15 am -
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Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
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1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
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1 stop9h 20m
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2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/246:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Mon 9/286:45 pm -
1 stop3h 11m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/911:10 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Tue 10/136:55 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/26![Southwest logo]()
$181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/34:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Sun 10/47:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/176:00 am -
1 stop13h 06m
Mon 9/218:25 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 8/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/234:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 22m
Mon 9/289:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$187
Best flights from Santa Barbara to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/169:35 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
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Nonstop1h 21m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/316:08 am -
1 stop8h 43m
Sun 11/152:44 pm -
1 stop23h 14m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 9/245:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Thu 9/2411:05 am -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 11/32:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Thu 11/510:50 am -
Nonstop1h 13m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/54:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Mon 10/1210:35 am -
Nonstop1h 17m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 11/511:05 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Mon 11/94:10 pm -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/252:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Sun 9/2710:35 am -
Nonstop1h 17m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Mon 9/286:35 am -
2 stops8h 05m
Mon 10/58:40 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 8/28![Southwest logo]()
$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Tue 10/610:40 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Wed 10/711:05 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 8/28![Southwest logo]()
$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 12/241:58 pm -
Nonstop1h 19m
Tue 12/297:51 pm -
1 stop3h 53m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/284:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
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1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$229
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Data last updated August 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Data last updated August 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/174:40 pm -
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Mon 9/215:10 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$151
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/176:00 am -
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1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 8/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/234:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 22m
Mon 9/289:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Wed 9/236:00 am -
1 stop15h 42m
Mon 9/288:25 am -
1 stop6h 22m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/246:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Mon 9/286:45 pm -
1 stop3h 11m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
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2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$204
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
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1 stop7h 46m
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1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$213
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Fri 9/253:26 pm -
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1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/254:40 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
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2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$216
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/232:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/192:40 pm -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$76
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/2310:55 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 8/26![Southwest logo]()
$81
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/106:08 am -
1 stop3h 29m
Deal found 8/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$92
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/249:30 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$94
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/22:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$96
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/246:00 am -
1 stop15h 42m
Deal found 8/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$97
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/122:22 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 8/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$107
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:35 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/23:25 pm -
2 stops6h 40m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$111
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 8/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
Find 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 August 31, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $137 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $301 |
Good round-trip deal | $300 or less |
Good one-way deal | $151 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/16
9:35 am-10:49 am
Nonstop1h 14m
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
6:50 pm-8:11 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
$187
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/3
2:05 pm-3:17 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Thu 11/5
10:50 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop1h 13m
$187
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/5
4:21 pm-5:44 pm
Nonstop1h 23m
San Francisco
Mon 10/12
10:35 am-11:52 am
Nonstop1h 17m
$219
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/25
2:05 pm-3:19 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
San Francisco
Sun 9/27
10:35 am-11:52 am
Nonstop1h 17m
$219
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 12/24
1:58 pm-3:17 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San Francisco
Tue 12/29
7:51 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop3h 53m
$229
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/28
4:21 pm-5:44 pm
Nonstop1h 23m
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
5:41 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop4h 15m
$229
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/31
6:08 am-2:51 pm
1 stop8h 43m
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
2:44 pm-1:58 pm
1 stop23h 14m
$233
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/24
5:30 am-9:50 am
1 stop4h 20m
San Francisco
Thu 9/24
11:05 am-4:00 pm
1 stop4h 55m
$239
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Thu 11/5
11:05 am-3:10 pm
1 stop4h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 11/9
4:10 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops7h 35m
$244
Santa BarbaraSan Francisco
SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco
SBASFO
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/28
6:35 am-2:40 pm
2 stops8h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
8:40 am-1:50 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$244
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Booking 78 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 August 31, 2026.
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 25% versus a flight in the evening.
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 August 29, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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
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 August 31, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$153 | Average$340 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |