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$128+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC - 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SBA
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Southwest)

One-way from

$128
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$355
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/97:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Wed 6/115:40 amSBA - SJC
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:08 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops17h 52mDelta
Mon 6/94:55 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/11$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/69:09 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop13h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/96:27 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 8/12:31 pmSJC - SBA
3 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/44:54 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops20h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$653
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2612:02 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop6h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/2911:09 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/11$695

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 9/5

6:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/7

5:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 50m

$289

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sat 6/7

6:08 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

4:55 pm-10:50 am

2 stops17h 55m

$362

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 6/6

9:09 pm-10:33 am

1 stop13h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

6:27 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$388

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 8/1

2:31 pm-11:58 am

3 stops21h 27m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/4

4:54 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$653

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sat 7/26

12:02 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

11:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$695

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 8/13

8:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$128

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 8/11

11:33 am-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$166

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 7/29

10:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$179

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 8/13

2:31 pm-11:50 am

3 stops21h 19m

$357

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Deals found on 5/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Santa Barbara in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Jose-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 Jose to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 SJC to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 May 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
7.9
Good
2,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $362 and $388, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Delta flights start at $166 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $179 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 airline flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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