Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $272 - CA $1,150 per traveller.

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Flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC - SBA) route information
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Distance
375 km

San Jose to Goleta Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Santa Barbara from San Jose 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 Santa Barbara Municipal, 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., SJC to Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 
  • 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! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Santa Barbara from San Jose 

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 Santa Barbara with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to SBA?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) was . Cheap fares don't last long, so book yours today. 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 Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, go to our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Airport that have flexible change policies?
Select our "No change fees" filter to find flexible ticketing options for your flight from SJC to Santa Barbara Airport. This allows you to secure a low rate in advance and still have the freedom to reschedule without any additional fees. You'll just need to pay the difference in fare.
How many hours is the flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to SBA?
It takes around 5 hours and 13 minutes to jet from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Airport. But with a solid playlist and a magazine or two, the hours will go by quicker.
How far is the flight from SJC to SBA?
A flight distance of just 380 kilometres separates San Jose and Goleta. Once you're in the air, you won't have time to do much more than browse the magazine in your seat-back pocket.
Which airlines fly direct from San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Flying directly between San Jose Intl. Airport and SBA isn't possible right now. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Goleta with at least one stop.
Are San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from SJC to SBA can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but you could also miss out completely! If you'd prefer to play it safe and start your trip planning ahead of time, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just remember that not all airlines release their prices so far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as updates are made regularly.

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