How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

A quick flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara can take about 1h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. Airlines will cover a distance of 263 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?

United Airlines, at $114, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. United Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $149, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Oakland - Santa Barbara), is priced around $237.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Tue 12/3012:35 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/63:00 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$452

Sun 12/2112:35 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Sun 12/282:20 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$551

Fri 12/2612:35 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Sat 12/276:25 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$562

Best flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Tue 1/135:25 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/146:00 amSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$237

Wed 2/256:15 amOAK - SBA

1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/37:21 amSBA - OAK

2 stops15h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$248

Sun 2/154:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Tue 2/1712:40 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$248

Tue 1/208:10 amOAK - SBA

2 stops11h 37mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/237:20 amSBA - OAK

2 stops27h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$263

Sat 2/142:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Tue 2/173:10 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/23

$248

Tue 2/32:50 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Thu 2/512:40 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$248

Sun 1/254:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/273:00 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$258

Thu 2/194:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Sat 2/214:25 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$259

Thu 2/54:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Mon 2/912:40 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$259

Last-minute flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
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Tue 1/135:25 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/146:00 amSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$237

Mon 1/194:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Sat 1/245:35 amSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$269

Mon 1/194:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Fri 1/236:00 amSBA - OAK

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$279

Tue 1/208:10 amOAK - SBA

2 stops11h 37mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/237:20 amSBA - OAK

2 stops27h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$263

Tue 1/205:25 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Fri 1/236:00 amSBA - OAK

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$268

Sun 1/254:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/273:00 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$258

One-way flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Tue 1/208:10 amOAK - SBA

2 stops11h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$117

Tue 1/202:50 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$119

Wed 1/216:25 amOAK - SBA

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$124

Sat 2/212:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$130

Wed 2/186:15 amOAK - SBA

1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$132

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop20h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$137

Sat 1/172:05 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$140

Thu 1/228:10 amOAK - SBA

2 stops11h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$147

Fri 2/2012:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$150

Thu 2/55:17 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop20h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$157

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$237 (Southwest)
One-way from	$117 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$283
Good one-way deal	$108 or less

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Return

Price

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 1/13

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$237

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

7:21 am-10:49 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$248

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Sun 2/15

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$248

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Sat 2/14

2:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$248

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 2/3

2:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$248

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Sun 1/25

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$258

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Thu 2/19

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

4:25 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Thu 2/5

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 1/20

8:10 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

7:20 am-10:28 am

2 stops27h 08m

$263

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 1/20

8:10 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$117

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $33). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 OAK to SBA?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United Airlines from Oakland to Santa Barbara. 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,106 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
A quick flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara can take about 1h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. Airlines will cover a distance of 263 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?
United Airlines, at $114, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. United Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $149, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Oakland - Santa Barbara), is priced around $237.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara 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 Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $33). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$114	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$132	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

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