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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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SFO — SBA
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

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Round-trip from

$107
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$178
From San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/265:25 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Thu 8/281:45 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/164:45 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 9/175:40 amSBA - SJC
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1210:50 amSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/196:00 amSBA - SFO
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/265:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/285:40 amSBA - SFO
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$225
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/257:07 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops23h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/277:29 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops23h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/68:00 amSFO - SBA
2 stops11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/97:30 amSBA - SFO
2 stops11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$323
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/143:05 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 8/217:29 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/29$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:01 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop22h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/267:29 pmSBA - STS
1 stop24h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/29$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/149:46 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop20h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/187:30 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 10/36:22 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/55:00 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops16h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$653

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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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 8/26

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$107

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 9/16

4:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 20m

$177

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

10:50 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop3h 29m

$217

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

5:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/28

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 00m

$225

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Mon 8/25

7:07 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops23h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

7:29 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$293

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$323

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Thu 8/14

3:05 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

7:29 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 42m

$341

Santa RosaSanta Barbara

STS - SBA

STSSBA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 8/19

8:01 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop22h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

7:29 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$342

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Thu 8/14

9:46 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop20h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

7:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$382

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 10/3

6:22 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop26h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

5:00 pm-9:52 am

2 stops16h 52m

$653

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 June 30, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 June 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,529 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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  • 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, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $99 and $152 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Santa Barbara, San Jose - Santa Barbara or Oakland - 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 Copa Airlines (92%), Lufthansa (90%) or United Airlines (89%) 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 $334, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $129. The most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), is priced around $137.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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