What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Southwest, at $207, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Southwest is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Oakland - Santa Barbara), is priced around $197.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 72%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara from $130 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $194 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Oakland, California. Prices for September average $141 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $38. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in December

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara 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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$207 (Southwest)
One-way from	$99 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$329
Good round-trip deal	$147 or less
Good one-way deal	$139 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

Tue 4/151:10 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Thu 4/173:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$207

Wed 4/238:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/255:34 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/21

$342

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Tue 4/151:10 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Thu 4/173:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$207

Wed 4/238:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/255:34 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$342

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Wed 3/265:35 amOAK - SBA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Wed 3/265:20 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$489

Fri 3/288:25 pmOAK - SBA

1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines

Sun 3/309:50 amSBA - OAK

1 stop22h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$1,515

Tue 4/151:10 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Thu 4/173:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$207

Wed 4/238:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/255:34 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/21

$342

One-way flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
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Mon 4/219:25 amOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$99

Sat 6/217:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$222

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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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Santa Barbara 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 Oakland, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 OAK to SBA?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 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 Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Alaska Airlines from Oakland to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,759 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Southwest, at $207, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Southwest is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Oakland - Santa Barbara), is priced around $197.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara 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 Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Oakland to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$147	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$284	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara in March.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Oakland with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Alaska Airlines from Oakland to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

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