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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara from $130

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10:50 am - 12:04 pmSFO-SBA
1h 14mnonstop
7:00 pm - 8:12 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
2:01 pm - 10:14 amSFO-SBA
20h 13m1 stop
10:54 am - 10:42 pmSBA-SFO
11h 48m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
2:01 pm - 10:14 amSFO-SBA
20h 13m1 stop
7:05 pm - 9:51 amSBA-SFO
14h 46m2 stops
$267Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
4:50 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-SBA
1h 15mnonstop
7:03 pm - 8:18 pmSBA-SFO
1h 15mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 20
6:43 pm - 3:13 pmSFO-SBA
20h 30m1 stop
12:58 pm - 12:52 pmSBA-SFO
23h 54m1 stop
$271Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
6:43 pm - 3:29 pmSFO-SBA
20h 46m2 stops
12:56 pm - 9:06 pmSBA-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 14
10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
2:05 pm - 3:17 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 5
12:40 pm - 9:30 pmSFO-SBA
8h 50m2 stops
7:10 am - 3:20 pmSBA-SFO
8h 10m2 stops
$288Southwest
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
6:40 am - 1:35 pmSFO-SBA
6h 55m2 stops
10:55 am - 9:15 pmSBA-SFO
10h 20m2 stops
$303Southwest
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
6:35 am - 2:55 pmSFO-SBA
8h 20m2 stops
8:40 am - 7:10 pmSBA-SFO
10h 30m2 stops
$308Southwest
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
10:39 pm - 11:48 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
$130United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
2:01 pm - 10:14 amSFO-SBA
20h 13m1 stop
$134Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3
4:35 pm - 9:30 pmSFO-SBA
4h 55m1 stop
$139Southwest
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4:42 pm - 5:52 pmSFO-SBA
1h 10mnonstop
$140United Airlines
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2:01 pm - 10:14 amSFO-SBA
20h 13m1 stop
$143Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4
6:40 am - 1:35 pmSFO-SBA
6h 55m2 stops
$144Southwest
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10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
$145United Airlines
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1:45 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-SBA
4h 00m1 stop
$149Southwest
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10:51 am - 6:11 pmSFO-SBA
7h 20m1 stop
$150Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
6:40 am - 4:00 pmSFO-SBA
9h 20m2 stops
$154Southwest
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Fri, Dec 6
8:35 am - 9:56 amSFO-SBA
1h 21mnonstop
2:11 pm - 3:23 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$523United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
5:00 am - 1:09 pmSFO-SBA
8h 09m1 stop
10:40 am - 11:57 amSBA-SFO
1h 17mnonstop
$533United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
8:35 am - 9:56 amSFO-SBA
1h 21mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:12 amSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$534United Airlines
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7:40 pm - 11:58 pmSFO-SBA
4h 18m1 stop
6:20 am - 12:05 pmSBA-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$542United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
3:00 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-SBA
7h 45m1 stop
7:10 am - 4:15 pmSBA-SFO
9h 05m2 stops
$544Southwest
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
12:45 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-SBA
10h 00m2 stops
10:55 am - 9:15 pmSBA-SFO
10h 20m2 stops
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
6:40 am - 6:23 pmSFO-SBA
11h 43m2 stops
9:59 am - 8:55 pmSBA-SFO
10h 56m2 stops
$825American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 9
10:09 am - 6:23 pmSFO-SBA
8h 14m2 stops
1:16 pm - 8:55 pmSBA-SFO
7h 39m2 stops
$934American Airlines
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6:35 am - 6:08 pmSFO-SBA
11h 33m2 stops
6:58 pm - 8:25 amSBA-SFO
13h 27m2 stops
$937Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 10
6:35 am - 6:08 pmSFO-SBA
11h 33m2 stops
6:58 pm - 12:12 pmSBA-SFO
17h 14m2 stops
$952Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 9
10:50 am - 12:04 pmSFO-SBA
1h 14mnonstop
7:00 pm - 8:12 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
4:50 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-SBA
1h 15mnonstop
7:03 pm - 8:18 pmSBA-SFO
1h 15mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 20
10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
2:05 pm - 3:17 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 5
10:39 pm - 11:48 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
2:05 pm - 3:17 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 8
10:55 am - 12:09 pmSFO-SBA
1h 14mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:12 amSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$319United Airlines
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10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:12 amSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$324United Airlines
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8:35 am - 9:56 amSFO-SBA
1h 21mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:12 amSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$329United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 21
10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SBA
1h 09mnonstop
6:20 am - 7:32 amSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$334United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 4
10:48 am - 12:08 pmSFO-SBA
1h 20mnonstop
2:10 pm - 3:25 pmSBA-SFO
1h 15mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 20
10:55 am - 12:09 pmSFO-SBA
1h 14mnonstop
2:11 pm - 3:23 pmSBA-SFO
1h 12mnonstop
$344United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
SFO2:01 pmSan Francisco
20h 13m
1 stop
SBA10:14 amSanta Barbara
Dec 5
SBA10:54 amSanta Barbara
11h 48m
1 stop
SFO10:42 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
SFO2:01 pmSan Francisco
20h 13m
1 stop
SBA10:14 amSanta Barbara
Dec 10
SBA7:05 pmSanta Barbara
14h 46m
2 stops
SFO9:51 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Jan 10
SFO6:43 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
SBA3:13 pmSanta Barbara
Jan 13
SBA12:58 pmSanta Barbara
23h 54m
1 stop
SFO12:52 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 3
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
1h 14m
SBA12:04 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 10
SBA7:00 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO8:12 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Dec 19
SFO4:50 pmSan Francisco
1h 15m
SBA6:05 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 20
SBA7:03 pmSanta Barbara
1h 15m
SFO8:18 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Dec 2
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
1h 09m
SBA11:59 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 5
SBA2:05 pmSanta Barbara
1h 12m
SFO3:17 pmSan Francisco

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

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

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 morning. San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 4% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

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?

55 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is approximately 55 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 11 per day as of November 2024. The most frequent departure time is 4:00PM, with 37% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

As of November 2024, there are 81 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sunday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Santa Barbara 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights?

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

How have San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$130

Fastest flight time

1h 09m

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 $130. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $259.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara takes 1h 09m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Santa Barbara every day.
There is 1 airport near Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara (SBA)

  • 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 09m 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Santa Barbara

    United Airlines flies from San Francisco to Santa Barbara around 19 times per week, with 9,215 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 $155 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $312 for United Airlines flights on this route.


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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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