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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara from $100

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Best Price Found

$100

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $100. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $199.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Santa Barbara every day.
There is 1 airport near Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara (SBA)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

December. The cheapest time of year to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco is December. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Santa Barbara?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

In the evening. San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara from San Francisco?

United Airlines. United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route?

San Francisco - Santa Barbara. Fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara for the best San Francisco - Santa Barbara flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights?

56 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is approximately 56 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on average per day?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is 10 per day as of March 2024. The most frequent departure time is 3:00PM, with 43% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on average per week?

As of March 2024, there are 75 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

When traveling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, the most popular airport to fly into is Santa Barbara Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Santa Barbara Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. When booking your trip to Santa Barbara, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Santa Barbara, you can try Oakland Airport (in Oakland), San Jose Airport (in San Jose), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa). If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Francisco, you can try flying into Los Angeles Airport (in Los Angeles), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), or San Luis Obispo County Airport (in 15). The least expensive flight option from San Francisco to Santa Barbara will typically be SFO — LAX during the month of March with an average price of $48 RT.

Oakland Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$70
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$48
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$69
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$68
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$97
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$70
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by changing tabs
United Airlines
May 27
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA12:14 amSanta Barbara
May 28
SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO7:22 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
7h 22m
1 stop
SBA5:22 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 27
SBA6:27 pmSanta Barbara
13h 43m
1 stop
SFO8:10 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 1
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA11:54 pmSanta Barbara
May 2
SBA2:00 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:12 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 23
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA12:14 amSanta Barbara
May 26
SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO7:22 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 26
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
11h 50m
2 stops
SBA10:25 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 27
SBA6:21 amSanta Barbara
13h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:01 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 25
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
9h 22m
1 stop
SBA5:22 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 26
SBA6:17 pmSanta Barbara
22h 26m
2 stops
SFO4:43 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
United Airlines
Jul 21
SFO8:45 amSan Francisco
1h 17m
SBA10:02 amSanta Barbara
Alaska Airlines
Apr 21
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
11h 22m
1 stop
SBA5:22 pmSanta Barbara
Multiple Airlines
May 15
SFO12:59 amSan Francisco
16h 04m
2 stops
SBA5:03 pmSanta Barbara

Search last-minute flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
United Airlines
Apr 3
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
1h 24m
SBA11:59 amSanta Barbara
Apr 10
SBA2:06 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 3
SFO10:33 amSan Francisco
12h 00m
2 stops
SBA10:33 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 6
SBA6:21 amSanta Barbara
13h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:01 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 3
SFO8:07 pmSan Francisco
3h 37m
1 stop
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 10
SBA2:06 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 6
SFO10:38 amSan Francisco
1h 24m
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 13
SBA2:06 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 3
SFO8:07 pmSan Francisco
3h 37m
1 stop
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 10
SBA5:15 amSanta Barbara
6h 09m
1 stop
SFO11:24 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 6
SFO10:38 amSan Francisco
1h 24m
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 6
SBA2:06 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara with momondo
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,470 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Santa Barbara

    United Airlines flies from San Francisco to Santa Barbara around 26 times per week, with 11,470 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in the last 72 hours was $151 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $328 for United Airlines flights on this route.


United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
May 27
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA12:14 amSanta Barbara
May 28
SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO7:22 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 1
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA11:54 pmSanta Barbara
May 2
SBA2:00 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:12 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 23
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 19m
SBA12:14 amSanta Barbara
May 26
SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 26
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
11h 50m
2 stops
SBA10:25 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 27
SBA6:21 amSanta Barbara
13h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:01 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
May 15
SFO10:07 amSan Francisco
11h 49m
2 stops
SBA9:56 pmSanta Barbara
May 20
SBA6:12 amSanta Barbara
11h 54m
2 stops
SFO6:06 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 17
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
16h 25m
2 stops
SBA10:25 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 24
SBA6:21 amSanta Barbara
15h 16m
2 stops
SFO9:37 pmSan Francisco

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 15m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from San Francisco to Santa Barbara or a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Planning to book a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from San Francisco starting at $199 to Santa Barbara or a train from San Francisco to Santa Barbara starting at $92 if that is your preferred method of transportation.

  • How far is San Francisco to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is 277.4 mi. Typically, this will take 1h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Oakland, California to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$70
San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$48
San Jose to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$66
Los Angeles to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$72
Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 22m
Cheapest price$48
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 33m
Cheapest price$68
Oakland, California to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$74
Oakland, California to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time1h 11m
Cheapest price$68
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price$77
San Francisco to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$48
Burbank to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$70
Ontario to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$48

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

momondo helps you find the best flight between San Francisco and Santa Barbara by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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