Good to know - Cheap tickets San Francisco — Santa Barbara
| Minimal flight time | 46m |
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| Flight distance | 446 km |
| Most popular airline | United Express |
| Round-trip from | $166 |
Airfare San Francisco – Santa Barbara by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket San Francisco – Santa Barbara costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 08:35 | 10:01 | wed, thu | UA5719 | United Express | 1h 26m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 10:40 | 12:00 | daily | UA1578 | United Express | 1h 20m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 10:44 | 12:04 | sun | UA1578 | United Express | 1h 20m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 10:47 | 12:07 | mon | UA1578 | United Express | 1h 20m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 10:48 | 12:08 | mon | UA1578 | United Express | 1h 20m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 10:50 | 12:10 | wed | UA1578 | United Express | 1h 20m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 12:39 | 13:26 | sun | UA8178 | United Express | 46m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 16:10 | 17:37 | tue | UA469 | United Express | 1h 27m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 16:25 | 17:51 | daily | UA5218 | United Express | 1h 26m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
| 18:14 | 19:35 | mon | UA469 | United Express | 1h 21m | San Francisco International Airport — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying San Francisco — Santa Barbara
Flight San Francisco – Santa Barbara is served by 7 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare San Francisco — Santa Barbara by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route San Francisco — Santa Barbara
The graph shows that booking flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara is best planned for August and flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara — San Francisco in the month of June.
Flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara
The selection of cheap flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara
The price of the flight San Francisco — Santa Barbara (United States) — San Francisco from $166 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight San Francisco — Santa Barbara (United States) — San Francisco $236 (round-trip).
- Departure city: San Francisco
- IATA code of the city of origin: SFO
- Departure airports: Embarkadero, San Francisco International Airport, China Basin Heliport
- Departure country: United States
- Destination city: Santa Barbara
- IATA code of the destination city: SBA
- Destination airports: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Destination country: United States
Low cost flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara (SFO — SBA)
The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara 277 miles (or 446 kilometres).
The time difference between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from San Francisco to Santa Barbara 46m.
Routes from nearby cities to Santa Barbara
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to San Francisco with a flight to Santa Barbara are in Fresno.
Popular International routes from San Francisco
Popular routes from Santa Barbara
If you are going to fly from Santa Barbara, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Santa Barbara:
Popular domestic routes from San Francisco
FAQ about San Francisco — Santa Barbara
Are there any direct flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara?
Yes, they do: UA5719, UA1578, UA8178, UA469, UA5218, UA1799, UA2866
Can we fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Yes, you can fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. San Francisco has 3 airports (Embarkadero, San Francisco International Airport, China Basin Heliport) for flights. United Express, SkyWest Airlines depart from San Francisco on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, FedEx, Jet Linx Aviation, NetJets, Southwest Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
A direct flight lasts an average of 46m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 446 km.
How much do flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara cost?
The price of flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara starts from $166.
What days does the plane fly San Francisco — Santa Barbara?
Planes fly San Francisco — Santa Barbara 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in San Francisco and Santa Barbara?
In San Francisco — Embarkadero, San Francisco International Airport, China Basin Heliport. In Santa Barbara — Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
What flights are currently flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The following flights fly between San Francisco and Santa Barbara: UA5719, UA1578, UA1578, UA1578, UA1578, UA1578, UA8178, UA469, UA5218, UA469, UA5218, UA5218, UA5218, UA5218, UA1799, UA2866, UA2866
What month is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
High season is considered to be January and the cheapest month is August. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco — Santa Barbara flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The following airlines have direct flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara: United Express, SkyWest Airlines.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
All the following airlines flights San Francisco — Santa Barbara: Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, FedEx, Jet Linx Aviation, NetJets, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Express.