$59+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Santa Barbara (OAK - SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SBA
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 September 14, 2026.
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 September 14, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/207:15 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Thu 10/226:35 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/76:05 am -
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Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/13:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 12/27:45 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/147:20 am -
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Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/134:10 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 10/205:35 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$192
Best flights from Oakland to Santa BarbaraDiscover 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 September 14, 2026.
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 September 14, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/206:05 am -
2 stops7h 20m
Thu 10/225:30 am -
2 stops6h 05m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$147
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/265:05 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
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1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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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Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/171:25 pm -
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Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$212
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/116:12 am -
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1 stop8h 44m
Deal found 9/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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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Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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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Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/295:25 am -
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/114:50 pm -
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1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/12![Southwest logo]()
$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/3110:50 am -
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2 stops5h 40m
Deal found 9/12![Southwest logo]()
$259
Last-minute flights from Oakland to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/76:05 am -
2 stops7h 20m
Thu 10/86:35 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/134:10 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 10/205:35 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/147:20 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Fri 10/166:35 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/207:15 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Thu 10/226:35 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$127
One-way flights from Oakland to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/91:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/78:50 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$74
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/151:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/137:15 am -
1 stop6h 10m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/131:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$110
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/89:59 am -
1 stop3h 46m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/81:35 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$115
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/1210:00 am -
1 stop13h 43m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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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Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$124
Find flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 September 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $59 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $251 |
Good round-trip deal | $244 or less |
Good one-way deal | $164 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara 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 September 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
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OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Wed 12/9
3:55 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Mon 10/19
7:04 am-1:45 pm
1 stop6h 41m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$112
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Mon 11/9
10:00 am-1:58 pm
1 stop3h 58m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$112
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Sat 12/12
6:30 am-2:28 pm
1 stop7h 58m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$117
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Thu 11/12
10:00 am-11:43 pm
1 stop13h 43m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$117
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Sun 11/8
6:13 pm-1:58 pm
1 stop19h 45m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$127
Quickest round-trip
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Thu 10/15
1:35 pm-2:45 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$134
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Sun 12/13
2:40 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 50m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Tue 10/20
6:05 am-1:25 pm
2 stops7h 20m
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/22
5:30 am-11:35 am
2 stops6h 05m
$147
OaklandSanta Barbara
OAK Oakland - SBA Santa Barbara
OAKSBA
Oakland
Tue 12/1
3:55 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/2
7:45 am-8:55 am
Nonstop1h 10m
$173
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara in September.
| 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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $163). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated September 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest 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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$153 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |