Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO - SBA)
The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SBA flight in 2022: compare San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.
SFO - SBA Price | $177 - $327 |
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SBA Temperature | 51.8 - 62.6 °F |
SBA Rainfall | 0 - 3.5 inches |
| Popular in | April | High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $177 | From San Francisco to Santa Barbara |
| One-way from | $149 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara |
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 60 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 83% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $146 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $211.
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 June. 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 $142 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $73.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO - SBA)?
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in August, September 2022
The best prices found for SFO to SBA flights for August, September
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San Francisco to Santa Barbara 2022 flight deals
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Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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Non-stop flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights.
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 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara per day from 5 airlines.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like United Airlines, Contour, and Undisclosed Carrier flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $92, but on average you can expect to pay $146.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is less than $188.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on average per day?
1 flight departure from San Francisco to Santa Barbara per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara can take about 1h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $92. The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is about 263 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($92), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. This flight start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara are Undisclosed Carrier, Juneyao Airlines and Contour. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
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: SkyWest Airlines (94%), Air Canada (86%), United Airlines( 85%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is $79. On average you can expect to pay $397. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $158.
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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 26%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 73%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
| Sunday | 12daily flights |
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| Monday | 12daily flights |
| Tuesday | 15daily flights |
| Wednesday | 12daily flights |
| Thursday | 15daily flights |
| Friday | 12daily flights |
| Saturday | 15daily flights |