Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $134 - CA $861 per traveller.

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Flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland (SBA - OAK) route information
Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
Oakland Intl.
Distance
420 km
Average flight time
1 hour 5 mins

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The easy way to book your flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Oakland from Santa Barbara whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Oakland Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA to Oakland Intl., OAK 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Oakland from Santa Barbara currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Oakland  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

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Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Oakland with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Santa Barbara Airport to Oakland Intl. Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Oakland Intl. Airport was . Cheap tickets don't last long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to OAK?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) that have flexible change policies?
Flights from SBA to Oakland Intl. Airport offering flexible change policies are available with many carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to pay the fare difference, without any added fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from SBA to OAK?
The flight time between Santa Barbara Airport and OAK is 3 hours and 59 minutes. If you get peckish on longer flights, pack some snacks or fruit in your carry-on baggage.
How far is the flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport?
It's just 420 kilometres from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to OAK. It's quite possible that you'll spend more time getting to and from the airport than actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to OAK?
Check out Southwest Airlines (WN) if you want to travel directly from Santa Barbara Airport to OAK. This carrier offers 30 flights monthly, so you're sure to find one that fits your travel schedule.
Are SBA to OAK flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from Santa Barbara Airport to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to find a bargain, but then again, you could miss out altogether! If you'd prefer to start your trip planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just bear in mind that not all airlines advertise their prices that far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as updates are made frequently.

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