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$69+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (SBA - SFO)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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feb. 25 — mar. 41
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The best prices from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(United)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$471

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Santa Barbara to San Francisco
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 4/236:00 amSBA - SFO
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/76:53 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 4/113:35 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
mar. 4/155:40 amSFO - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$223
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/127:27 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop20h 16mAlaska Airlines
mar. 3/185:59 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop24h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/39:50 amSBA - SFO
2 stops21h 52mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/76:00 amSFO - SBA
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$506

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Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

mié. 4/23

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

6:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$217

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

vie. 4/11

3:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 4/15

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 10m

$223

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

mié. 3/12

7:27 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop20h 16m

San Francisco

mar. 3/18

5:59 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$347

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

jue. 4/3

9:50 am-7:42 am

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

lun. 4/7

6:00 am-9:10 am

3 stops27h 10m

$506

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/22

9:59 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 56m

San Francisco

sáb. 3/29

6:30 am-3:53 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$596

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

mié. 3/19

8:15 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$69

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

lun. 3/24

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$79

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

mar. 3/25

7:23 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$181

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Francisco 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-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco if you want to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. At least 1 airline has flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 12 flights to San Francisco from the Santa Barbara airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SBA to SFO to be around 1h 09m.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $217 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at $223 and $347 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are United Airlines ($69), Southwest ($79), and Alaska Airlines ($181).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are Air New Zealand (80%), Copa Airlines (77%) and United Airlines (71%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is $68. On average you can expect to pay $640. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $137.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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