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$89+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SBA
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/162:25 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/186:35 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$199
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/2810:57 am
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop11h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/292:53 pm
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/206:35 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/2312:35 pm
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$209
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/27:23 am
STS
-
SBA
1 stop16h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/52:53 pm
SBA
-
STS
1 stop4h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$232
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/510:21 am
SJC
-
SBA
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
SBA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$232
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/57:15 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/54:26 pm
SFO
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 5/62:17 pm
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/201:55 pm
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop3h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 4/236:30 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/54:40 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Fri 5/812:35 pm
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/286:16 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/304:01 pm
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/275:05 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 5/45:20 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/298:49 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 5/36:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$258

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$199
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

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July

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 4/28

10:57 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

2:53 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$208

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 6/2

2:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/3

5:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$229

Santa RosaSanta Barbara

STS - SBA

STSSBA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/2

7:23 am-11:45 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

2:53 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$232

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 5/5

10:21 am-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$232

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-5:21 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$243

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

4:26 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

2:17 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$247

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

3:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

$254

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

6:45 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$259

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Sun 5/10

2:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$259

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

4:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 00m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 31, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 March 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,144 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,530 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $199, Southwest can have you in Santa Barbara from San Francisco Bay Area in 1h 10m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara is about 263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Santa Barbara, Oakland - Santa Barbara or San Jose - Santa Barbara when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    Consider SWISS (87%), Air New Zealand (86%) or Air Canada (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $312, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), is priced around $199.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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