What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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

8 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to Santa Barbara as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 19:00, with 42% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

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

61 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 30% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

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 licence 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.

R978 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in 2026/27

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8:40 - 13:50SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 10m1 stop San Diego

5:35 - 11:25SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

5h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R2 503Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Oct 27

16:00 - 0:10SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:40 - 15:10SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

4h 30m1 stop San Diego

R2 586Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28

16:00 - 0:10SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14:05 - 22:50SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R2 669Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Oct 27

6:30 - 15:20SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

15:25 - 0:45SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R2 685Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

8:45 - 10:09SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 24mdirect

14:05 - 15:17SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R2 884United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

17:42 - 22:03SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 21m1 stop Los Angeles

6:20 - 7:32SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R3 050United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

8:45 - 10:09SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 24mdirect

8:00 - 9:28SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 28mdirect

R3 183United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19

21:30 - 22:51SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 21mdirect

6:20 - 7:32SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R3 216United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

22:38 - 23:54SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 16mdirect

10:50 - 14:35SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

3h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

R3 282United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

22:38 - 23:54SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 16mdirect

14:05 - 15:17SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R3 299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

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19:00 - 20:29SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 29mdirect

6:15 - 7:29SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R7 360United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

10:25 - 13:42SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

3h 17m1 stop Los Angeles

6:15 - 7:29SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R7 525United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

19:25 - 0:10SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:10 - 17:00SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

5h 50m1 stop San Diego

R7 691Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

10:55 - 18:45SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 50m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:10 - 14:55SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

3h 45m1 stop San Diego

R7 774Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

16:00 - 0:10SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:30 - 11:05SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

5h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

R7 857Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

10:35 - 11:52SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 17mdirect

14:05 - 15:19SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R8 520United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 7

17:59 - 23:47SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 48m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

6:08 - 12:41SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

6h 33m1 stop San Diego

R8 553Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

10:35 - 11:52SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 17mdirect

14:05 - 15:19SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R8 603United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8

8:55 - 13:42SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

14:05 - 15:19SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R8 769United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8

19:00 - 20:29SFO San Francisco-SBA Santa Barbara

1h 29mdirect

14:05 - 15:19SBA Santa Barbara-SFO San Francisco

1h 14mdirect

R8 852United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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Oct 21

SFO8:20San Francisco

5h 25m

1 stop

SBA13:45Santa Barbara

Oct 24

SBA14:22Santa Barbara

5h 09m

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SFO19:31San Francisco

R3 696

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Oct 19

SFO7:03San Francisco

6h 42m

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SBA13:45Santa Barbara

Oct 23

SBA14:22Santa Barbara

22h 19m

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SFO12:41San Francisco

R3 862

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Nov 13

SFO7:04San Francisco

6h 54m

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SBA13:58Santa Barbara

Nov 16

SBA6:00Santa Barbara

14h 16m

1 stop

SFO20:16San Francisco

R3 928

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight tickets

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Oct 28

SFO8:45San Francisco

1h 24m

SBA10:09Santa Barbara

Oct 30

SBA14:05Santa Barbara

1h 12m

SFO15:17San Francisco

R2 884

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Oct 29

SFO17:42San Francisco

4h 21m

1 stop

SBA22:03Santa Barbara

Nov 5

SBA6:20Santa Barbara

1h 12m

SFO7:32San Francisco

R3 050

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Nov 18

SFO18:45San Francisco

1h 14m

SBA19:59Santa Barbara

Nov 22

SBA6:10Santa Barbara

1h 12m

SFO7:22San Francisco

R3 183

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 630 to R8 039.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R2 503.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from San Francisco, with most prices found around R4 956. If you don’t want to visit Santa Barbara in January, then you should wait until December to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R5 288.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around R6 018 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco for as low as R3 862 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 51% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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	R978
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 R978. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R2 503.

Direct flights go from San Francisco to Santa Barbara every day.

There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

How far is San Francisco to Santa Barbara by plane?
San Francisco and Santa Barbara are 444,9 km apart from one another.
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 are refreshed on a daily basis.
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 licence 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (32,28% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (26,75%), Boeing 737-800 (12,52%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (11,46%).

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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