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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara from £44

SFO — SBA
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Sat 17/1010:35 -
Nonstop1h 17m
Sat 17/1016:21 -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 20/9£130
Wed 14/1011:05 -
2 stops10h 05m
Wed 21/1005:35 -
2 stops7h 10m
Deal found 16/9£134
Wed 14/1011:05 -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 17/1005:30 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 17/9£135
Sat 17/1018:45 -
1 stop3h 11m
Mon 19/1006:15 -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 16/9£136
Fri 13/1107:00 -
2 stops7h 35m
Sat 14/1105:35 -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 17/9£137
Wed 21/1011:05 -
1 stop6h 15m
Fri 23/1005:30 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 20/9£137
Sat 7/1108:45 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Sun 8/1106:10 -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 20/9£143
Fri 23/1006:25 -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 26/1015:25 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 18/9£146
Fri 9/1021:30 -
Nonstop1h 21m
Mon 12/1006:15 -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 16/9£147
Sat 17/1012:25 -
2 stops8h 35m
Mon 19/1015:25 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 16/9£150

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from

£130

One-way from

£44

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£262
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/10-17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

21:30-22:51

Nonstop1h 21m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£44

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

11:55-17:40

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£63

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

16:18-17:46

Nonstop1h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£65
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Thu 17/12

19:10-20:21

Nonstop1h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£65

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

10:55-19:00

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

22:38-23:59

Nonstop1h 21m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£78

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

08:45-10:09

Nonstop1h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£100

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

21:30-22:51

Nonstop1h 21m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£100

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

06:25-14:45

2 stops8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£102

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO San Francisco - SBA Santa Barbara

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

16:00-00:10

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£107

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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

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

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (average of £223). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SBA?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between £166 and £367 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £130 on United Airlines (17 Oct–17 Oct).

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Santa Barbara flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in just under 4h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 09m. The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is about 262 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (77%), SWISS (77%) or Emirates (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (average of £223). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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