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$49+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
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Round-trip from

$203
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One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

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March

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October

Average price

$152
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/116:00 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 4/131:40 pmOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/186:00 amSBA - SFO
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2210:42 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 5/223:35 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 5/2712:45 pmSFO - SBA
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 - SJC
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 3/185:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/181:30 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops8h 53mDelta
Tue 4/19:21 amSFO - SBA
2 stops12h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/3$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 4/255:34 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/299:30 amSJC - SBA
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/47:23 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop28h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/78:25 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 9/185:45 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/218:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop10h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$386
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/29:50 amSBA - STS
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/97:32 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop13h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$474
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/146:20 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/177:30 amSFO - SBA
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/215:00 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/306:27 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$675
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 5/226:15 amSBA - STS
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2712:46 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$858

Find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 4, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/11

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Sun 4/13

1:40 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$203

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

10:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$227

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

3:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$239

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

6:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San Jose

Tue 3/18

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$252

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

1:30 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops8h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:21 am-10:14 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$334

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

5:34 pm-8:45 am

1 stop15h 11m

San Jose

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$342

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

7:23 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

8:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop12h 45m

$342

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

6:27 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops19h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

8:39 am-5:37 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$404

Santa BarbaraSanta Rosa

SBA - STS

SBASTS

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/2

9:50 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 4/9

7:32 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 38m

$474

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/14

6:20 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

7:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$506

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 3 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 San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $79 and $156 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - San Francisco, Santa Barbara - Oakland or Santa Barbara - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines (86%), Lufthansa (84%) and Air New Zealand (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $650, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $157 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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