What airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Santa Barbara according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Santa Barbara and California is 17 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00AM, with 46% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

The number of flights available between Santa Barbara and California is 122 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California is 3 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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.

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6:08 am - 7:12 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 04mnonstop

12:30 pm - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 15mnonstop

$117Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14

6:08 am - 7:12 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 04mnonstop

12:30 pm - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 15mnonstop

$117Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

10:40 am - 11:35 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

0h 55mnonstop

12:45 pm - 1:50 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 05mnonstop

$117Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

11:10 am - 12:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

0h 55mnonstop

12:45 pm - 1:50 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 05mnonstop

$117Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 7:09 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 09mnonstop

12:40 pm - 1:58 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 18mnonstop

$117Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

11:20 am - 12:15 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

0h 55mnonstop

2:15 pm - 3:20 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 05mnonstop

$117Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

9:35 am - 1:44 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

4h 09m1 stop San Francisco

4:02 pm - 8:21 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 19m1 stop San Francisco

$157United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17

4:10 pm - 5:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 30mnonstop

10:50 am - 12:03 pmSFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 13mnonstop

$164United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

4:50 pm - 9:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MFR Medford

5h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City

6:11 am - 4:06 pmMFR Medford-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$312Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:52 am - 4:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-MFR Medford

10h 53m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:11 am - 4:06 pmMFR Medford-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$317Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

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3:26 pm - 4:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 04mnonstop

10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 20mnonstop

$261Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12

5:30 am - 9:05 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

3h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:50 pm - 3:45 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 55mnonstop

$271Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12

5:30 am - 12:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

7h 10m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:50 pm - 3:45 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 55mnonstop

$276Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12

5:30 am - 9:05 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

3h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:10 am - 8:15 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$286Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12

3:26 pm - 4:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 04mnonstop

1:30 pm - 2:47 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 17mnonstop

$301Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

6:00 am - 7:05 amSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

1h 05mnonstop

1:30 pm - 2:47 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 17mnonstop

$301Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

6:33 am - 7:31 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

8:59 pm - 9:56 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mnonstop

$364United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 25

2:01 pm - 8:45 pmSBA Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego

6h 44m1 stop San Francisco

6:28 pm - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$371United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

6:10 am - 12:23 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:09 pm - 6:58 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$423American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

6:10 am - 12:23 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:18 pm - 6:58 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$423American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

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United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to California

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Oct 19

SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara

1h 14m

SFO7:29 amSan Francisco

Oct 20

SFO10:35 amSan Francisco

1h 17m

SBA11:52 amSanta Barbara

$164

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Jan 6

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

1h 30m

SFO7:30 amSan Francisco

Jan 6

SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco

1h 24m

SBA3:19 pmSanta Barbara

$173

United Airlines

Oct 6

SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara

1h 14m

SFO7:29 amSan Francisco

Oct 7

SFO5:41 pmSan Francisco

4h 15m

1 stop

SBA9:56 pmSanta Barbara

$174

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to California

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 1

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

1h 05m

SAN7:05 amSan Diego

Oct 5

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

1h 17m

SBA11:47 pmSanta Barbara

$133

Alaska Airlines

Sep 30

SBA3:26 pmSanta Barbara

1h 04m

SAN4:30 pmSan Diego

Oct 1

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

1h 20m

SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara

$135

Alaska Airlines

Nov 19

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

1h 09m

SAN7:09 amSan Diego

Nov 23

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

1h 19m

SBA11:49 pmSanta Barbara

$153

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Tue 10/13

6:08 am-7:12 am

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Wed 10/14

12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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Sat 10/17

6:08 am-7:12 am

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12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

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Santa Barbara

Tue 10/27

10:40 am-11:35 am

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Thu 11/12

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12:40 pm-1:58 pm

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$117

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SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

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Santa Barbara

Sat 10/17

11:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

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2:15 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$117

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SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

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Santa Barbara

Thu 12/10

9:35 am-1:44 pm

1 stop4h 09m

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Thu 12/17

4:02 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$157

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SBA Santa Barbara - SFO San Francisco

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Santa Barbara

Fri 10/30

4:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

10:50 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$164

Santa BarbaraMedford

SBA Santa Barbara - MFR Medford

SBAMFR

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/17

4:50 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Medford

Tue 10/20

6:11 am-4:06 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$312

Santa BarbaraMedford

SBA Santa Barbara - MFR Medford

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Santa Barbara

Sat 10/17

5:52 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Medford

Tue 10/20

6:11 am-4:06 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$317

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of August is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $262.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $506. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Thursday is $603.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $503. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $575 on average. Flights to California from Santa Barbara in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to California flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Santa Barbara to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Barbara to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$59
Fastest flight time	0h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $59. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $117.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to California takes 0h 50m

Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to California is 3 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Santa Barbara to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Santa Barbara to California is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (22.78% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (19.30%), Boeing 737-800 (14.03%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (9.23%).

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Southwest	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,195 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,904 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,194 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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