Santa Barbara

$109+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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SFO — SBA
mar. 5 — mar. 121
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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 februar 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
tir. 5/128:49 pm
SFO
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
ons. 5/136:50 pm
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
lør. 4/256:46 am
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop7h 30m
Alaska Airlines
søn. 4/266:00 am
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop4h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$221
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tir. 5/1210:10 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop12h 30m
Alaska Airlines
ons. 5/136:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
tir. 4/1410:40 am
SFO
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
lør. 4/182:16 pm
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
tir. 5/128:55 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
ons. 5/135:30 am
SBA
-
SFO
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
lør. 5/27:15 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 01m
Alaska Airlines
tir. 5/56:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
ons. 4/84:40 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
fre. 4/1012:35 pm
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
lør. 5/27:05 pm
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
tir. 5/56:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
fre. 4/246:55 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1 stop19h 21m
Alaska Airlines
søn. 4/266:00 am
SBA
-
OAK
1 stop4h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
søn. 4/267:15 am
SFO
-
SBA
1 stop16h 30m
Alaska Airlines
tir. 4/286:00 am
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
lør. 4/48:55 pm
OAK
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
lør. 4/116:35 am
SBA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
tor. 4/96:14 pm
SFO
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
man. 4/138:31 pm
SBA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$259

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 februar 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$165
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 februar 3, 2026.
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

ons. 4/8

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

fre. 4/10

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$248

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

lør. 4/4

8:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Santa Barbara

lør. 4/11

6:35 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$269

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

fre. 5/1

3:18 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop22h 58m

Santa Barbara

man. 5/4

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$272

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

man. 5/25

2:25 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

tir. 5/26

10:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$279

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

ons. 4/8

7:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

tor. 4/9

9:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$279

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

tir. 4/14

2:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Santa Barbara

lør. 4/18

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

$284

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

tir. 3/3

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Santa Barbara

tir. 3/10

7:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 50m

$287

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

søn. 2/22

6:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

lør. 2/28

3:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$287

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

tor. 4/2

6:20 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

Santa Barbara

man. 4/6

5:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

$287

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

tir. 2/24

7:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Barbara

ons. 2/25

11:20 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$287

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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, 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 februar 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 31, 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. Tuesday evenings 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 februar 3, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 februar 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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?

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

    For as low as $248, 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?

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

    Consider Emirates (84%), Air New Zealand (77%) or SkyWest Airlines (74%) 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 $300, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), is priced around $238.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$132Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$310Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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