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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Los Angeles from $136

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Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:20 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 15m
1 stop
$271Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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8:00 am - 5:29 pm
SJC
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SBA
9h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 03m
1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 4:35 pm
SJC
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
$276Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 5:29 pm
SJC
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SBA
22h 07m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 03m
1 stop
$278Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SBA
4h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 15m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 5:29 pm
SJC
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SBA
22h 24m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 03m
1 stop
$280Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 2:20 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
$281Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:55 pm
SJC
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SBA
12h 25m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 03m
1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
11:35 am - 9:55 pm
SJC
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SBA
10h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 10:16 pm
SBA
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SJC
9h 37m
2 stops
$284Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:25 am
SJC
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SBA
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 9:00 am
SBA
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SJC
3h 30m
1 stop
$287Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 25
SJC7:35 amSan Jose
6h 45m
1 stop
SBA2:20 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 4
SBA3:00 pmSanta Barbara
6h 15m
1 stop
SJC9:15 pmSan Jose
$271
Southwest
Feb 25
SJC8:25 amSan Jose
8h 10m
1 stop
SBA4:35 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 4
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
8h 05m
2 stops
SJC2:05 pmSan Jose
$276
Southwest
Feb 23
SJC7:25 amSan Jose
4h 40m
1 stop
SBA12:05 pmSanta Barbara
Feb 25
SBA3:00 pmSanta Barbara
6h 15m
1 stop
SJC9:15 pmSan Jose
$279

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Apr 14
SJC8:00 amSan Jose
9h 29m
1 stop
SBA5:29 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 22
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 03m
1 stop
SJC12:03 pmSan Jose
$273
Alaska Airlines
Apr 13
SJC7:22 pmSan Jose
22h 07m
2 stops
SBA5:29 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 22
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 03m
1 stop
SJC12:03 pmSan Jose
$278
Alaska Airlines
Apr 13
SJC7:05 pmSan Jose
22h 24m
1 stop
SBA5:29 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 22
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 03m
1 stop
SJC12:03 pmSan Jose
$280

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San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

3:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$271

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$273

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 2/25

8:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$276

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 4/13

7:22 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$278

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 2/23

7:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

3:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$279

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Mon 4/13

7:05 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop22h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$280

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Wed 2/25

7:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$281

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Sat 4/18

7:30 am-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$283

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

11:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

12:39 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$284

San JoseSanta Barbara

SJC - SBA

SJCSBA

San Jose

Thu 3/26

6:20 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

5:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop3h 30m

$287

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

Southwest is the most popular carrier operating from San Jose to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from San Jose, California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara

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Fastest flight time

3h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara takes 3h 40m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara.
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  • How far is San Jose to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The distance between San Jose and Santa Barbara is about 235.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 3h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santa Barbara Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Santa Barbara

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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