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$59+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to California

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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

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$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/36:30 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 4/78:45 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/126:15 amSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 3/134:30 pmLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$197
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:00 amSBA - SFO
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/76:53 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/175:06 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/2010:39 amLAS - SBA
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/33:40 pmSBA - MFR
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/82:03 pmMFR - SBA
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/113:35 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 4/155:40 amSFO - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:25 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/269:56 amLAS - SBA
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/1312:35 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/171:50 pmSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/45:45 amSBA - MFR
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 4/85:00 amMFR - SBA
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/19$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/56:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1211:02 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/186:15 amSBA - PSP
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Thu 3/207:40 amPSP - SBA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/225:34 pmSBA - MFR
1 stop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/291:30 pmMFR - SBA
1 stop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$258

Find flights from Santa Barbara to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to California 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/12

9:35 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$217

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

5:06 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/20

10:39 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$218

Santa BarbaraMedford

SBA - MFR

SBAMFR

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

3:40 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Medford

Tue 4/8

2:03 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$220

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/11

3:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 10m

$223

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

9:56 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$228

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

12:35 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

1:50 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$229

Santa BarbaraMedford

SBA - MFR

SBAMFR

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

5:45 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Medford

Tue 4/8

5:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$249

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-6:53 am

Nonstop0h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

12:40 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 SBA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to California?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to California.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to California flight route?

    The Santa Barbara to California flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $69 and $128, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to California?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Santa Barbara - Oakland, Santa Barbara - San Francisco is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to California are Copa Airlines (96%), SkyWest Airlines (93%) and United Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to California is $154. On average you can expect to pay $1,515. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $137.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to California.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to California 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 Santa Barbara to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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