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Cheap flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC - SBA) from $176

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — SBA
May 26 — Jun 21
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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 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$238
From San Jose to Santa Barbara
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 132% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara from $178 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $228 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

August can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Jose with a flight ticket averaging about $186. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $54. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC - SBA)?

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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Jose and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,708,702 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 8/157:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/185:14 amSBA - SJC
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$601
Fri 8/167:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/185:14 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$606
Fri 8/167:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$611
Wed 6/197:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$614
Wed 6/197:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$619
Fri 6/146:40 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$655
Fri 6/146:40 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$660
Thu 6/206:55 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$665
Fri 6/217:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/235:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$675

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Jose and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,708,702 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from San Jose and landing in Santa Barbara. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 6/86:10 amSJC - SBA
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/86:39 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,048
Sat 6/156:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/174:11 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,770
Thu 6/206:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/211:10 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,867

Cheap San Jose to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,708,702 searches. Prices were last updated on May 21, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 6/910:25 amSJC - SBA
1 stop23h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$463
Sun 6/99:01 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop13h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/1111:15 amSBA - SJC
2 stops11h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$493
Sun 6/306:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/46:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$543
Sun 6/306:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/46:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$566
Wed 6/196:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/2611:05 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$592
Sun 6/306:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops22h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/46:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$612
Wed 6/197:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$614
Wed 6/197:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$619
Fri 6/216:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/246:34 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$632

San Jose to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,708,702 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 11/88:28 amSJC - SBA
1 stop25h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1210:33 amSBA - SJC
1 stop21h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$382
Tue 8/279:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/3112:39 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops22h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$387
Tue 8/277:04 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/316:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$391
Tue 8/276:50 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops17h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/3112:39 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops22h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$392
Fri 11/87:59 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops22h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1210:33 amSBA - SJC
2 stops24h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$402
Fri 9/208:38 amSJC - SBA
1 stop27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/236:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop19h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$412
Fri 9/208:38 amSJC - SBA
1 stop27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/236:50 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops23h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$427
Tue 7/166:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/196:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$452
Tue 7/166:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/196:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$457

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,708,702 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Users needing a return flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form above.
Wed 6/1210:25 amSJC - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$176
Thu 9/56:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop5h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$217
Thu 9/56:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/21$225
Wed 6/126:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$236
Mon 7/89:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$246
Mon 7/86:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$251
Tue 7/26:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops18h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$258
Thu 6/136:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$281
Wed 7/176:40 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$306

Find flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 2,708,702 searches. Data last updated May 21, 2024.

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San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 11/8

1 stop25h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/12

1 stop21h 16m

$382

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 8/27

1 stop26h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/31

2 stops22h 43m

$387

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 8/27

1 stop16h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/31

1 stop16h 32m

$391

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 8/27

2 stops17h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/31

2 stops22h 43m

$392

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 11/8

2 stops22h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/12

2 stops24h 54m

$402

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 9/20

1 stop27h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/23

1 stop19h 51m

$412

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Thu 8/15

1 stop14h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop12h 30m

$601

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Fri 8/16

2 stops16h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop16h 38m

$606

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sat 6/8

1 stop9h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/8

1 stop14h 40m

$1,048

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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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 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,884 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,447 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $382, but on average you can expect to pay $456.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $382. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $601 round trip.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $176. United Airlines flights start at $306 while deals on American Airlines start at $442 one-way.

  • What does SJC to SBA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Jose Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SJC to SBA flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/20.

  • When is the best time 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 $359). Flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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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