San Francisco Bay Area

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

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SBA — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
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From Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/156:00 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sat 5/171:45 pmOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$166
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 9/245:40 amSBA - SFO
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Thu 9/255:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 7/46:15 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/74:32 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/75:34 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/148:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/1512:20 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Thu 5/227:50 amSJC - SBA
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/97:18 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop22h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/117:15 amSFO - SBA
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$338
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:27 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/319:23 amSJC - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/176:14 pmSBA - STS
1 stop14h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/246:58 pmSTS - SBA
2 stops22h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$428
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:25 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/127:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/171:19 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$660
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 4/196:17 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/217:20 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,213

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Sat 5/17

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$166

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

5:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

5:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$222

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

6:15 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:32 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$224

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

5:34 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 01m

Oakland

Wed 5/14

8:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$291

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Thu 5/22

7:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 45m

$301

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

7:18 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop22h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

7:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$338

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:27 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

6:00 pm-10:33 am

1 stop16h 33m

$342

Santa BarbaraSanta Rosa

SBA - STS

SBASTS

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/17

6:14 pm-8:58 am

1 stop14h 44m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/24

6:58 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$428

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

7:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$478

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/17

1:19 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$539

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $393). 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 April 17, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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?

  • 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 $105 and $152 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Air New Zealand (82%), SkyWest Airlines (80%) and United Airlines (80%).

  • 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 $883, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $137 for that flight.

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    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 $393). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$142Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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