CA $107 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $107 for one-way flights and for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $106 - CA $620 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO - SBA) route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Distance
419 km
Average flight time
1 hour 14 mins

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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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Francisco Intl., SFO to Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Santa Barbara from San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara  
  • 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 
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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Round-trip flights between SFO and Santa Barbara Airport start from . This price is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to SBA that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of carriers will allow you to reschedule your flight at no extra charge. All you pay is any additional cost for the new flight. When searching for San Francisco Airport to SBA flights, you'll see a "No change fees" filter for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Airport?
With the flight time between SFO and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) just 4 hours and 54 minutes, you'll be wandering around Goleta in no time.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
The flight distance from SFO (SFO) to SBA (SBA) is only 420 kilometres. You'll be stepping off the plane and picking up your bags from the carousel in next to no time.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SBA?
Offering 78 flights each month, United Airlines (UA) is a top choice when flying straight from SFO to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
Are SFO to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from SFO to Santa Barbara Airport at the last minute could be your ticket to a fantastic deal. However, it could end up costing a good deal more! If you'd prefer not to take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back often as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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