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$101+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SJC
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(Southwest)

One-way from

$101
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$766
From Santa Barbara to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose
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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/711:20 amSBA - SJC
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Wed 8/131:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/187:30 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/197:09 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops23h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/76:45 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/132:31 pmSJC - SBA
3 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$680

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

11:20 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Jose

Wed 8/13

1:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$182

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

7:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San Jose

Tue 8/19

7:09 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$338

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

6:45 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 37m

San Jose

Wed 8/13

2:31 pm-11:50 am

3 stops21h 19m

$680

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

5:25 am-8:55 am

1 stop3h 30m

$101

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/11

6:37 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$167

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/10

6:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops14h 32m

$440

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $182. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $338 round trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $167 and $440 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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