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

This flight path from Santa Barbara to San Francisco was viewed by 7 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 flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $259 and $298 round-trip. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 24% 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 Alaska Airlines ($121), Southwest ($139), and United Airlines ($160).

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

The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is $98. On average you can expect to pay $483. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $137.

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 (77%), Copa Airlines (75%) and Air Canada (74%).

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

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 58% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 87% by booking at least 36 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $119.

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

October can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $133. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $34. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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.

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 8 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 12m.

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.

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The best prices from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$256 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$121 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$378

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

Tue 12/312:10 pmSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/110:48 amSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$424

Sun 12/294:00 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Tue 12/316:40 amSFO - SBA

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$429

Tue 12/316:59 pmSBA - SFO

2 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/15:55 pmSFO - SBA

2 stops24h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$742

Tue 12/316:15 amSBA - SFO

2 stops12h 19mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/37:00 amSFO - SBA

2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$825

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Thu 1/912:58 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/1210:00 amSFO - SBA

1 stop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$256

Thu 1/302:10 pmSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/28:30 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$259

Tue 1/2811:15 amSBA - SFO

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Fri 1/3112:00 pmSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$298

Mon 1/209:57 amSBA - SFO

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/226:45 amSFO - SBA

2 stops11h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$713

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Wed 12/259:59 amSBA - SFO

2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/287:00 amSFO - SBA

2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$889

Sun 12/294:00 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Tue 12/316:40 amSFO - SBA

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$429

Sun 12/292:10 pmSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3110:43 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$435

Thu 1/912:58 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/1210:00 amSFO - SBA

1 stop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$256

Mon 1/209:57 amSBA - SFO

2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/226:45 amSFO - SBA

2 stops11h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$713

Tue 1/2811:15 amSBA - SFO

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Fri 1/3112:00 pmSFO - SBA

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$298

Thu 1/302:10 pmSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/28:30 pmSFO - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$259

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Thu 1/94:19 pmSBA - SFO

2 stops17h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$121

Tue 2/113:35 pmSBA - SFO

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$139

Sun 1/266:00 amSBA - SFO

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$160

Find flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco within your budget

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/9

12:58 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

10:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$256

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

2:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

8:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/28

11:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

12:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$298

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

9:57 am-8:36 pm

2 stops10h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

6:45 am-6:18 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$713

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/9

4:19 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 44m

$121

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/11

3:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$139

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$160

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Deals found on 12/18

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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
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	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-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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

Booking 45 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 $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 SFO?

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 9% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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

The most flights from SBA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. 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

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 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

9,552 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,048 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 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 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 8 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 12m.
How popular is this Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Santa Barbara to San Francisco was viewed by 7 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 flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $259 and $298 round-trip. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 24% 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 Alaska Airlines ($121), Southwest ($139), and United Airlines ($160).
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 (77%), Copa Airlines (75%) and Air Canada (74%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is $98. On average you can expect to pay $483. 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 $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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United Airlines	Cheapest$171	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

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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 December 13, 2024.

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

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 December 19, 2024.

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

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Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

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Temperature in San Francisco by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. 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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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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