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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.
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Air Canada Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 18mdirect
Air Canada Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 12mdirect
Air Canada
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Emirates Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 15mdirect
Emirates Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 23mdirect
Emirates
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Copa Airlines Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 19mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 17mdirect
Copa Airlines
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Lufthansa Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 15mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 25mdirect
Lufthansa
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Air New Zealand Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 21mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 12mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
SFO-SBA
1h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
SBA-SFO
1h 12mdirect
United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is July, where tickets cost £210 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £308 and £290 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

  • Does SFO have a hotel in the airport?

    Yes. The Grand Hyatt at the San Francisco International Airport hotel is convenient and comfortable place to stay, especially if you have an early flight to Santa Barbara. This accommodation is connected to the airport on the free AirTrain, which goes to all of the terminals. Some features of this upscale hotel include a restaurant and bar, room service, free Wi-Fi, a work-out room, and more.

  • Does the San Francisco Airport have a USO?

    Yes. The USO military lounge at the San Francisco airport is located landside in the Harvey Milk Terminal, Terminal 1, on the mezzanine level. Open daily from 7 am to 4 pm, this lounge offers its services and facilities free of charge to active duty US military personnel and their families. Some benefits of this lounge include comfortable seating, TV, snack packs to go, flight information, and more.

  • Does the Santa Barbara Airport have facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. You can use the Mamava pod at Gate 2 in SBA, a free-standing unit designed to give nursing moms cleanliness and privacy to breastfeed or pump. This fiberglass pod has a fold down shelf, bench seating on either side, and electrical outlet, a USB port, a coat hook, and a mirror.

  • How can I get from SBA into Santa Barbara?

    At the Arrivals curb, you can catch a readily available taxi. Across from the airport, you can catch a bus at the station on Moffett Road. If you want to rent a car, there are a number of rental car companies on airport grounds, including Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and more. Thrifty is just off airport grounds.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is in northwest California and has Alaska Airlines as its hub. The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is on the shores of the Pacific a few miles north of Santa Barbara in the town of Goleta, California.
  • United Airlines is one carrier that offers non-stop flights between SFO and SBA. United and American Airlines offer one-stop flights between SFO and SBA. Common layover cities include Los Angeles and Phoenix.
  • If when you get to SFO you want to rest or freshen up, you can pay to use Freshen Up, nap rooms that include a bed, a desk, a mirror, and free Wi-Fi. You can even take a shower for an extra charge. You can find Freshen Up at Level G in the Main Hall, landside.
  • If you are traveling with children you would like them to exhaust themselves or to distract themselves while they are waiting for their flight to Santa Barbara, you can take them to the Kids Spot at Gate D15 in Terminal 2. This indoor playground is an interactive experience and it is open all day, every day.
  • When you are waiting for your plane to Santa Barbara at SFO, keep an eye out for the Wag Brigade. The Wag Brigade started out as a therapy dog program, where handlers and the dogs roamed Departures hoping to offer delight, distraction, or comfort to passengers. But now the ever-popular Wag Brigade also includes a pig and a rabbit. All passengers are encouraged to pet and cuddle these therapy animals.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct returns

Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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