$99+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO - SBA)
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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Barbara are usually found in July or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 March 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $217 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $99 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $407 |
Good round-trip deal | $233 or less |
Good one-way deal | $108 or less |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
8:58 am-10:16 am
Nonstop1h 18m
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/3
8:00 am-9:17 am
Nonstop1h 17m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Wed 4/16
5:40 am-11:50 am
1 stop6h 10m
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/17
3:35 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop4h 40m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
7:00 am-6:30 pm
1 stop11h 30m
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/29
7:18 pm-1:32 pm
1 stop18h 14m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
8:40 pm-12:12 pm
2 stops15h 32m
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/29
1:15 pm-10:56 pm
2 stops9h 41m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Thu 5/8
6:19 am-3:37 pm
2 stops9h 18m
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/15
1:19 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops10h 39m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Wed 4/30
10:40 am-12:01 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Mon 4/21
5:40 am-11:35 am
1 stop5h 55m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 6/17
5:55 am-4:17 pm
2 stops10h 22m
San FranciscoSanta Barbara
SFO - SBA
SFOSBA
San Francisco
Tue 6/3
8:00 am-5:37 pm
2 stops9h 37m
Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Santa Barbara 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to SBA?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 25, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month
Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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
Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Food
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$150 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |