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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $116

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Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 5:25 pm
SBA
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OAK
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 15mnonstop
$265Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pm
SBA
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OAK
8h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 15mnonstop
$270Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 10:40 am
SBA
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OAK
5h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 6:55 pm
OAK
-
SBA
4h 50m1 stop
$271Southwest
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 12:10 pm
SBA
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OAK
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:45 pm
OAK
-
SBA
7h 30m2 stops
$276Southwest
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 9:46 am
SBA
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OAK
19h 01m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 7:47 pm
OAK
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SBA
11h 37m2 stops
$278Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:50 pm
SBA
-
OAK
6h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 am
OAK
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SBA
5h 40m2 stops
$280Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:25 pm
SBA
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OAK
7h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:45 pm
OAK
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SBA
7h 30m2 stops
$281Southwest
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 4:37 pm
SBA
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OAK
25h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:47 pm
OAK
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SBA
7h 32m1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:50 pm
SBA
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OAK
8h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 am
OAK
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SBA
5h 40m2 stops
$285Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6
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6:00 am - 12:55 pm
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OAK
6h 55m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 5:50 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
$289Southwest
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 4
SBA11:20 amSanta Barbara
6h 05m
1 stop
OAK5:25 pmOakland
Mar 6
OAK5:45 pmOakland
1h 15m
SBA7:00 pmSanta Barbara
$265
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Southwest
Mar 4
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
8h 35m
2 stops
OAK2:35 pmOakland
Mar 6
OAK5:45 pmOakland
1h 15m
SBA7:00 pmSanta Barbara
$270
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Southwest
Jan 10
SBA5:35 amSanta Barbara
5h 05m
1 stop
OAK10:40 amOakland
Jan 17
OAK2:05 pmOakland
4h 50m
1 stop
SBA6:55 pmSanta Barbara
$271
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Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 14
SBA2:45 pmSanta Barbara
19h 01m
2 stops
OAK9:46 amOakland
Jan 21
OAK8:10 amOakland
11h 37m
2 stops
SBA7:47 pmSanta Barbara
$278
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 24
SBA2:38 pmSanta Barbara
25h 59m
1 stop
OAK4:37 pmOakland
Feb 28
OAK6:15 amOakland
7h 32m
1 stop
SBA1:47 pmSanta Barbara
$283
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 14
SBA2:45 pmSanta Barbara
20h 18m
1 stop
OAK11:03 amOakland
Jan 21
OAK8:10 amOakland
5h 43m
1 stop
SBA1:53 pmSanta Barbara
$297
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

11:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Oakland

Fri 3/6

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$265

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Oakland

Fri 3/6

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$270

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

5:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 05m

Oakland

Sat 1/17

2:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$271

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

5:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Oakland

Sat 1/17

5:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$276

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-9:46 am

2 stops19h 01m

Oakland

Wed 1/21

8:10 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$278

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Oakland

Fri 3/6

6:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops5h 40m

$280

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

5:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Oakland

Sat 1/17

5:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$281

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Oakland

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$283

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Oakland

Fri 3/6

6:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops5h 40m

$285

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Sun 1/25

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$289

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

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 to Oakland, California?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from Santa Barbara, with most prices found around $164. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of September, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $200.

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

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland, California from Santa Barbara. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $273. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California for around $379.

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

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $246. Flying to Oakland, California at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $291.

What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Oakland flight route?

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Santa Barbara to Oakland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (SBA to OAK) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$139

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Oakland, California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Oakland, California from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $139. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $339.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Southwest.
There is 1 airport in Oakland, California. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to Oakland (OAK).
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  • How far is Santa Barbara to Oakland by plane?

    Santa Barbara and Oakland are 274.0 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 1h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Oakland Airport refresh daily.

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

    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 Oakland Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Oakland Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Oakland Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

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

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

    Southwest flies from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California around 3 times per week, with 4,250 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in the last 72 hours was $112 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $296 for Southwest flights on this route.

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