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$69+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to California (USCA). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$216
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:15 amSBA - LAS
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/25:42 amLAS - SBA
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/314:35 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 1/19:05 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:59 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops23h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/710:41 amOAK - SBA
1 stop27h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:10 amSBA - SMF
1 stop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amSMF - SBA
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:10 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/34:50 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/312:10 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:02 amLAS - SBA
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:59 pmSBA - MFR
2 stops19h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/73:38 pmMFR - SBA
1 stop23h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/312:10 pmSBA - MFR
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amMFR - SBA
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/294:00 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/316:40 amSFO - SBA
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:59 pmSBA - SMF
2 stops13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/74:10 pmSMF - SBA
1 stop21h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/235:50 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Mon 12/305:30 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/16$441
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2312:05 pmSBA - RNO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Mon 12/306:25 amRNO - SBA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$446

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 December 18, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/7

2:10 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/8

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$216

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/2

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/8

7:25 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$256

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

8:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

6:45 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$256

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/28

4:19 pm-8:49 am

2 stops16h 30m

Oakland

Fri 1/31

2:36 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$257

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

10:48 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$258

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/13

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Thu 1/16

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$260

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/12

10:50 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$267

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/7

2:29 pm-11:14 am

1 stop20h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/8

1:25 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$272

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/5

4:19 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops20h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

4:32 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$272

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/15

4:19 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Jose

Wed 1/22

8:30 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$278

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $240). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines 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
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    $69 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $122, 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 - San Francisco, Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl 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 Austrian Airlines (100%), Lufthansa (97%) and Copa Airlines (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to California is $126. On average you can expect to pay $1,001. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $272.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $240). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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