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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SBA
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

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September

Average price

$157
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/208:45 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 3/246:30 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 5/125:40 amSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Mon 5/123:35 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 4/136:50 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1510:57 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/15:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Tue 4/83:00 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/811:41 amSTS - SBA
1 stop21h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/169:50 amSBA - STS
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/110:05 amSJC - SBA
1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/77:23 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop24h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/237:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/257:18 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop28h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 9/66:00 amSFO - SBA
2 stops10h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:15 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop13h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 8/142:23 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/221:10 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/74:16 pmSTS - SBA
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/96:25 amSBA - STS
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,045
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/77:20 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/94:25 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,187

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Thu 3/20

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

5:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

3:35 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$207

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

10:57 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$208

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 4/1

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

3:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$247

Santa RosaSanta Barbara

STS - SBA

STSSBA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 4/8

11:41 am-9:10 am

1 stop21h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

9:50 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$351

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 4/1

10:05 am-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

7:23 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$362

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

7:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop28h 26m

$367

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

7:32 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops22h 57m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

7:23 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$416

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

1:36 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/18

5:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$629

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

10:50 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/15

7:27 pm-9:14 am

1 stop13h 47m

$704

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area 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
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $79 and $147 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Santa Barbara, Oakland - Santa Barbara or San Jose - Santa Barbara when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    Consider United Airlines (89%), Copa Airlines (88%) or SkyWest Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $277, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), is priced around $157.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara. 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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