Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)
The best prices from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are usually found in April or June, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
All the information you need to plan the best SBA to SFO flight in 2022: compare Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.
SBA - SFO Price | $235 - $372 |
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SFO Temperature | 51.8 - 62.6 °F |
SFO Rainfall | 0 - 4.4 inches |
| Popular in | October | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $235 | From Santa Barbara to San Francisco |
| One-way from | $158 | One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 19% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Find a great deal and save up to 118% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $176.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
July can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $134. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $96. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)?
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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SBA to SFO flights for May, June
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Santa Barbara to San Francisco 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to San Francisco from Santa Barbara found for this year
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Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Santa Barbara
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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from Santa Barbara, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Santa Barbara
The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights.
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 5 different airlines have flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 13 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 08m.
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 Alaska Airlines 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.
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 $148, but on average you can expect to pay $210.
Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is less than $305.
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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Contour are the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are Air Canada (92%), United Airlines (92%) and Copa Airlines (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is $79. On average you can expect to pay $267. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $178.
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Flights to San Francisco from Santa Barbara
Can I fly to San Francisco from Santa Barbara right now?
Most visitors from Santa Barbara need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Can I fly back to Santa Barbara from San Francisco?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Santa Barbara.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Santa Barbara.
Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Barbara to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
| 24%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 28%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 48%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
| Sunday | 12daily flights |
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| Monday | 12daily flights |
| Tuesday | 15daily flights |
| Wednesday | 12daily flights |
| Thursday | 15daily flights |
| Friday | 12daily flights |
| Saturday | 15daily flights |