$111+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose, CA (SBA - SJC)
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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SJC
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/145:30 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$211
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:10 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$226
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 5/156:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop8h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/1710:22 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/165:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/1612:05 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$271
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:10 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$279
Best flights from Santa Barbara to San JoseDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/145:30 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$211
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop6h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/2310:21 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$226
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 5/156:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop8h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/1710:22 am
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$247
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop6h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/238:18 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop3h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/155:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Sun 5/1711:45 am
SJC
- SBA
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15![Southwest logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 7/45:25 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 7/117:30 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/147:25 am
SBA
- SJC
2 stops12h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/215:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$322
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.
Wed 4/157:25 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop15h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/222:51 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$323
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.
Thu 6/111:42 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/185:02 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop6h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San JoseDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:10 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/145:30 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/165:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/1612:05 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$271
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:10 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:35 pm
SJC
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19![Southwest logo]()
$279
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to San JoseSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/125:30 am
SBA
- SJC
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$111
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/164:10 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/105:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15![Southwest logo]()
$136
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/185:30 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$151
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.
Fri 5/12:53 pm
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$174
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:30 am
SBA
- SJC
2 stops5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/195:20 am
SBA
- SJC
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 5/247:15 am
SBA
- SJC
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
SBA
- SJC
2 stops13h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$207
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Jose (SJC). 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 20, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $211 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $111 (Southwest) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $207 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/14
5:30 am-10:10 am
1 stop4h 40m
San Jose
Tue 4/21
1:35 pm-9:50 pm
1 stop8h 15m
$211
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/22
6:00 am-12:03 pm
1 stop6h 03m
San Jose
Thu 4/23
10:21 am-2:16 pm
1 stop3h 55m
$226
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/15
6:00 am-2:13 pm
1 stop8h 13m
San Jose
Sun 5/17
10:22 am-2:29 pm
1 stop4h 07m
$247
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/23
6:00 am-12:03 pm
1 stop6h 03m
San Jose
Thu 4/23
8:18 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop3h 27m
$271
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/15
5:20 am-10:50 am
1 stop5h 30m
San Jose
Sun 5/17
11:45 am-10:35 pm
2 stops10h 50m
$314
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/14
7:25 am-8:00 pm
2 stops12h 35m
San Jose
Tue 4/21
5:35 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop5h 40m
$322
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/15
7:25 am-10:59 pm
1 stop15h 34m
San Jose
Wed 4/22
2:51 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop7h 49m
$323
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Sat 7/4
5:25 am-9:05 am
1 stop3h 40m
San Jose
Sat 7/11
7:30 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop3h 50m
$347
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Thu 6/11
1:42 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop4h 18m
San Jose
Thu 6/18
5:02 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop6h 42m
$347
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraSan Jose
SBA - SJC
SBASJC
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/12
5:30 am-11:30 am
2 stops6h 00m
$111
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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 Jose in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Santa Barbara to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$205 | Average$306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |