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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJC
Destination airport IATA code
SBA
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 21 mins

Santa Barbara SBA Flight Information

Traveling From
San Francisco
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Traveling To
Santa Barbara
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Distance
422 km
Direct Flight Time
1 22
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?
Firstly, you need to decide whether you’d like to fly the SFO to Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) route or the San Francisco Airport to SBP route between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Next, select which airline will get you there. United Airlines is one of the 1 companies that service the first route. One the second flight path, United Airlines is among the 1 airlines you can choose from.
How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Nonstop flights are available between San Francisco and Santa Barbara and take about 1 hour and 15 minutes. However, the journey of 260 miles could zip by in 1 hour and 13 minutes depending on a few things like the aircraft type and weather.
What are the best airports for San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights?
If you’re not sure how to get yourself from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, here are the routes most often flown:

  • San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 104 flights per week
  • SFO to San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 58 flights per week
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 55 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
If you plan to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara and want superb customer service and great perks, one of these well-liked airlines might just be right up your alley.

  • Alaska Airlines with 407 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 386 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 286 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 234 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
A world of wonder and fun is waiting for you in Santa Barbara. Begin your amazing adventure by booking one of the 15 flights on offer daily from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Francisco to Santa Barbara is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara  

Every day between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, 13 flights from 6 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air Canada, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 422 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

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Place to stay after flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,031 reviews)
"Hotel Milo is a fantastic and affordable option for your next stay. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here, but only rate 4 stars because there was a knocking noise that carried on throughout the night that kept us up."

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Amazing
"Amazing staff amazing views amazing grounds"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The bathroom while very modern and pretty wasn’t practical or safe. The bathroom mat got wet every time I took a shower and the floor was slippery. I could barely brush my teeth as the bathroom sink was much taller than the accepted standard."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The Sandpiper is classic old Santa Bárbara—unpretentious, solidly a value, with staff that keep everything running smoothly including a lovely continental breakfast. A timeless value."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great customer service!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Beachside Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Courteous staff, well kept rooms on a daily basis, nice breakfast, central location"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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