What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $232. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. Alaska Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 61% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 87% on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $128. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $177.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Santa Barbara in October are about $133 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $34.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$232 (Alaska Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2024.

Fri 12/204:00 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Sun 12/228:50 amOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$389

Tue 12/1710:54 amSBA - OAK

1 stop7h 55mAlaska Airlines

Wed 12/187:29 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop13h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$529

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Fri 1/1012:58 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop19h 51mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/137:32 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$232

Thu 1/94:35 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Sun 1/124:00 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$246

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Fri 12/1310:54 amSBA - OAK

1 stop21h 16mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/56:00 amOAK - SBA

2 stops30h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$531

Thu 1/94:35 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Sun 1/124:00 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$246

Fri 1/1012:58 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop19h 51mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/137:32 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$232

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
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Sat 1/1812:20 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$107

Thu 1/3012:58 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$121

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/10

12:58 pm-8:49 am

1 stop19h 51m

Oakland

Mon 1/13

7:32 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$232

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/9

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Sun 1/12

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$246

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

12:20 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$107

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

12:58 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$121

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Deals found on 12/1

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Barbara-Oakland, California 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 Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 OAK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 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 Oakland

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,508 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $232. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. Alaska Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?
On average you can expect to pay $290 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $140 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Oakland) is currently priced at $246.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$199	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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

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

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