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Flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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Discover the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Tue 12 Jan
AS
ASDirect
SFO - SBA
76£
71£
Prime price per passenger
Mon 7 Dec
AS
ASDirect
SFO - SBA
97£
88£
Prime price per passenger
Sun 24 Jan
AS
ASDirect
SFO - SBA
110£
103£
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration9 h and 7 mFlights between San Francisco and Santa Barbara take, on average, 9 h and 7 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£71Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Santa Barbara found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Destination airportSanta Barbara AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
One-way average Price£470The average price for a flight San Francisco - Santa Barbara at Opodo is £470, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Santa Barbara when departing from San Francisco
Exchange rate
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Last checked on Wed 11/11
Distance: 277 mi
San Francisco airports
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Santa Barbara airports

Book your San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £71, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Santa Barbara takes roughly 2 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Santa Barbara route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Santa Barbara. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
When you fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara the average price is £470. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is 71 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara are May, April and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The best time of the year to go to Santa Barbara when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Santa Barbara.
How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is of around 9 h and 7 m on average, considering an average distance of 276.76 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Alaska Airlines

  • American Airlines

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