How popular is this San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route?

Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

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

According to our current data, Southwest ($209), United Airlines ($211), and Alaska Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is $98. On average you can expect to pay $291. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $201.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (86%), Air Canada( 86%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, book at least 57 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 51% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $130 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $194.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco in September are about $145 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $38.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

If you book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you will be flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara (SBA) from San Francisco (SFO) take 1h 11m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara per day from 1 airline.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Round-trip from	$209 (Southwest)
One-way from	$105 (Southwest)
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Average price	$339
Good round-trip deal	$273 or less
Good one-way deal	$147 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Wed 6/46:35 pmSFO - SBA

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 6/1112:30 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$209

Mon 6/94:25 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/104:55 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$211

Wed 5/288:39 amSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 58mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/411:13 amSBA - SFO

1 stop12h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$327

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Wed 6/46:35 pmSFO - SBA

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 6/1112:30 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$209

Mon 6/94:25 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/104:55 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$211

Wed 5/288:39 amSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 58mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/411:13 amSBA - SFO

1 stop12h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$327

Thu 6/196:47 pmSFO - SBA

1 stop17h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/226:10 amSBA - SFO

2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$751

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Tue 5/610:55 amSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/62:04 pmSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$464

Fri 5/95:40 amSFO - SBA

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Fri 5/93:35 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$500

Sat 5/1010:49 amSFO - SBA

2 stops7h 41mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/127:18 pmSBA - SFO

2 stops21h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$634

Sat 5/106:19 amSFO - SBA

2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/111:19 pmSBA - SFO

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$852

Sat 5/248:45 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/266:25 amSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$239

Sat 5/246:19 amSFO - SBA

2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/261:19 pmSBA - SFO

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$808

Tue 5/276:35 pmSFO - SBA

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Fri 5/303:35 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$220

Wed 5/288:39 amSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 58mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/411:13 amSBA - SFO

1 stop12h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$327

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Wed 6/46:35 pmSFO - SBA

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$105

Thu 6/1210:44 amSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$107

Tue 6/38:55 pmSFO - SBA

2 stops15h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$143

Sat 5/318:39 amSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$158

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Wed 6/4

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

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Wed 6/11

12:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

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SFO - SBA

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Mon 6/9

4:25 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

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Tue 6/10

4:55 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$211

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

8:39 am-5:37 pm

2 stops8h 58m

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Wed 6/4

11:13 am-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$327

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

6:47 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop17h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/22

6:10 am-7:02 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$751

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

1:20 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$125

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

5:55 am-11:45 am

2 stops5h 50m

$132

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

8:39 am-5:37 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$158

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 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 San Francisco-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 SFO to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
If you book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you will be flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara (SBA) from San Francisco (SFO) take 1h 11m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route?
Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, Southwest ($209), United Airlines ($211), and Alaska Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (86%), Air Canada( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is $98. On average you can expect to pay $291. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $201.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$160	Average$334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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

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