How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara?

For as low as $189, Southwest can have you in Santa Barbara from San Jose, California in 3h 40m. The distance between San Jose, California and Santa Barbara is about 234 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $306.

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.

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).

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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.

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Sun 12/217:30 amSJC - SBA

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Sun 12/282:20 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$429

Fri 12/196:35 amSJC - SBA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Sun 12/215:15 amSBA - SJC

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$436

Tue 12/306:15 amSJC - SBA

1 stop27h 24mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/17:15 amSBA - SJC

1 stop15h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$442

Sat 12/206:05 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops5h 50mSouthwest

Sat 1/35:35 amSBA - SJC

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$464

Wed 12/316:15 amSJC - SBA

1 stop12h 36mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/27:39 pmSBA - SJC

1 stop13h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$525

Wed 12/316:15 amSJC - SBA

1 stop12h 36mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/47:39 pmSBA - SJC

1 stop13h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$531

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Tue 2/35:30 pmSJC - SBA

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Tue 2/106:00 amSBA - SJC

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$189

Tue 1/66:25 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops17h 51mDelta

Tue 1/2712:35 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops9h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$214

Tue 1/136:15 amSJC - SBA

2 stops13h 32mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/142:45 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$222

Tue 1/66:25 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops17h 51mDelta

Wed 1/2812:35 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops9h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$214

Wed 1/216:15 amSJC - SBA

2 stops13h 32mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/317:20 amSBA - SJC

2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$233

Mon 1/197:00 amSJC - SBA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Thu 1/223:00 pmSBA - SJC

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$244

Tue 1/610:24 amSJC - SBA

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/277:20 amSBA - SJC

2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$248

Thu 1/111:00 amSJC - SBA

2 stops5h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - SJC

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$263

Tue 1/610:24 amSJC - SBA

2 stops10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/267:20 amSBA - SJC

1 stop15h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$258

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Thu 1/111:00 amSJC - SBA

2 stops5h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - SJC

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$263

Tue 1/66:25 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops17h 51mDelta

Wed 1/2812:35 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops9h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$214

Tue 1/611:40 amSJC - SBA

2 stops24h 36mDelta

Mon 1/264:59 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops17h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$225

Tue 1/66:15 amSJC - SBA

2 stops14h 58mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/277:20 amSBA - SJC

2 stops7h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$233

Tue 1/65:57 pmSJC - SBA

1 stop20h 00mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/287:20 amSBA - SJC

2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$248

Tue 1/610:24 amSJC - SBA

2 stops10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/267:20 amSBA - SJC

1 stop15h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$258

Tue 1/136:15 amSJC - SBA

2 stops13h 32mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/142:45 pmSBA - SJC

2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$222

Mon 1/197:00 amSJC - SBA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Thu 1/223:00 pmSBA - SJC

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$244

One-way flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara
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Tue 1/67:03 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops18h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$111

Mon 1/268:25 amSJC - SBA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$122

Fri 1/97:22 pmSJC - SBA

2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$141

Sat 1/38:55 amSJC - SBA

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$189

Sun 1/46:45 pmSJC - SBA

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$194

Sat 12/278:05 amSJC - SBA

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$249

Wed 12/102:40 pmSJC - SBA

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$279

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$189 (Southwest)
One-way from	$111 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$100

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San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 2/3

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$189

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

6:25 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

12:35 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$214

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

6:25 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

12:35 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$214

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-9:16 am

2 stops18h 31m

$222

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

7:20 am-8:04 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$233

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

3:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$244

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

10:24 am-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-8:04 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$248

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

10:24 am-9:13 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

7:20 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$258

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Thu 1/1

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$263

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

7:22 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$111

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 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, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara (average of $32). Flying from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara in June 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 SJC to SBA?

When flying from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara?
For as low as $189, Southwest can have you in Santa Barbara from San Jose, California in 3h 40m. The distance between San Jose, California and Santa Barbara is about 234 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $306.
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, California to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara (average of $32). Flying from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara in June 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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Southwest	Cheapest$306	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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