$59+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO - SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SBA
Oct 12 — Oct 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 September 12, 2026.
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 September 12, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/2510:50 am -
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Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/136:45 pm -
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Wed 10/142:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/129:30 pm -
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Thu 10/156:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/37:00 pm -
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Mon 10/54:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/711:05 am -
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Fri 10/95:30 am -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/89:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Tue 10/136:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/710:25 am -
1 stop3h 17m
Wed 10/76:36 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/106:45 pm -
1 stop3h 11m
Mon 10/126:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1311:05 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Fri 10/163:25 pm -
2 stops6h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 10/255:42 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Thu 10/292:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$202
Best flights from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/1311:40 am -
1 stop12h 07m
Thu 10/152:22 pm -
1 stop3h 22m
Deal found 9/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
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Nonstop1h 17m
Thu 10/226:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/33:00 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
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1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/12:49 pm -
1 stop8h 23m
Thu 12/312:25 pm -
1 stop4h 06m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/167:03 am -
1 stop16h 44m
Mon 10/192:22 pm -
1 stop24h 29m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/29:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Mon 10/54:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/97:25 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Fri 10/163:25 pm -
2 stops6h 55m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/166:45 pm -
1 stop3h 11m
Mon 10/192:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/19:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
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1 stop3h 29m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$333
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/37:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Mon 10/54:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/711:05 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Fri 10/95:30 am -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/710:25 am -
1 stop3h 17m
Wed 10/76:36 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/89:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
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Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/106:45 pm -
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Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/129:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Thu 10/156:15 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/136:45 pm -
1 stop3h 11m
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Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1311:05 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Fri 10/163:25 pm -
2 stops6h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/2510:50 am -
Nonstop1h 13m
Tue 10/274:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 10/255:42 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Thu 10/292:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$202
One-way flights from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/710:35 am -
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Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/76:55 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$76
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
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Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$94
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/110:41 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$104
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/89:30 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$106
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 10/107:00 pm -
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Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$115
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/166:45 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$116
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/110:32 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$121
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
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Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$124
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $182 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $354 |
Good round-trip deal | $224 or less |
Good one-way deal | $133 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
11:15 am-9:25 pm
2 stops10h 10m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$81
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 12/1
10:33 am-11:46 am
Nonstop1h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$94
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Thu 10/8
9:30 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$106
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 10/27
6:45 pm-7:59 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$115
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
6:45 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop3h 11m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$125
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 10/6
11:05 am-9:10 pm
2 stops10h 05m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$130
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 10/27
5:20 am-1:25 pm
2 stops8h 05m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$130
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
5:00 am-3:20 pm
2 stops10h 20m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$136
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
9:30 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$141
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
7:25 pm-12:10 am
1 stop4h 45m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 38 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 $299). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 12, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 September 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Francisco to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
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