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$169+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC)

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SJC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Jose (SJC). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(Southwest)

One-way from

$169
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$254
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Jose. 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 4/17. 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 4/16. 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 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 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 BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$660

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

5:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$169

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

3:56 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$358

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

5:34 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$469

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Deals found on 4/17

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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 Jose in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose 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 Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Jose. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $301. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $660, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $358 and $469 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

    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 Jose.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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