San Francisco Bay Area

$69+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Nov 18 — Nov 251
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 November 13, 2024.

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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/254:35 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 12/298:50 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/107:05 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops23h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/177:29 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/136:20 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1410:39 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/510:54 amSBA - SFO
1 stop11h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/112:01 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/92:10 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/107:05 amSFO - SBA
2 stops6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/117:10 amSBA - SJC
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/155:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/107:05 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/178:28 amSJC - SBA
1 stop25h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/1210:54 amSBA - STS
1 stop22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/159:44 amSTS - SBA
1 stop24h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 11/221:16 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/249:10 amSFO - SBA
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/216:16 amSBA - STS
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2212:41 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/277:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/34:04 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$700
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/261:30 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Thu 11/2812:49 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop23h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/12$751

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 2,744,491 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/17

5:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Mon 1/20

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$223

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/10

7:05 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops23h 44m

Oakland

Tue 12/17

7:29 pm-10:14 am

1 stop14h 45m

$257

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

10:48 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$259

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/5

10:54 am-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

2:01 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 13m

$272

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/9

2:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$282

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/11

7:10 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Jose

Sun 12/15

5:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$288

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/10

7:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Jose

Tue 12/17

8:28 am-10:14 am

1 stop25h 46m

$302

Santa BarbaraSanta Rosa

SBA - STS

SBASTS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/12

10:54 am-9:04 am

1 stop22h 10m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 12/15

9:44 am-10:14 am

1 stop24h 30m

$342

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/27

7:03 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops20h 05m

San Jose

Fri 1/3

4:04 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$700

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/26

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Oakland

Thu 11/28

12:49 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$751

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

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

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

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 $381). 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 November 13, 2024.

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 November 13, 2024.

The most flights from SBA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 November 13, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
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Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

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8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,862 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 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 $69. Users have also found prices from $136 and $154 on Alaska Airlines and United 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 SkyWest Airlines (93%), United Airlines (91%) and Emirates (89%).

  • 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 $655, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $116. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $259 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 $381). 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
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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