Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara from $137

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara (SFO-SBA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $137 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to SBA on Fri, Mar 20), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $312 departing on Mon, Feb 9 and returning on Thu, Feb 12.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 24 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/-/-/F/S -- UA5740 (08:58)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Mar 20, with one-way flights priced at just $137.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Santa Barbara travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara on February 24, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $136.

• Which airports can I fly to for Santa Barbara from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Santa Barbara, with San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SFO-SBA) is by far the most common option on this route: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?

  The time difference between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.