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- Lowest observed
- €52, departing 14 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 11 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 121Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
- Typical journey time
- 1h 18m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 446 km
- Typical journey time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 1h 12m with United Airlines.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 115 / 121 | 1h 12m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) → Santa Barbara, city gazetteer reference point (34.4208, -119.6982): ≈ 13 km.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → San Francisco, city gazetteer reference point (37.7749, -122.4194): ≈ 18 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: January 2027, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €149 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €53 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €53 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €52 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €52 | 10 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: Monday, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €52 | 17 |
| Tuesday | €52 | 18 |
| Wednesday | €52 | 18 |
| Thursday | €52 | 17 |
| Friday | €52 | 17 |
| Saturday | €52 | 17 |
| Sunday | €103 | 17 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Santa Barbara to San Francisco by days until departure (61 days or more): €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €232 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €53 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €53 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €52 | 60 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: United Airlines, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | €52Jan 14, 2027 | 116 |
| Alaska Airlines | €99Nov 19, 2026 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The lowest fare we have observed is €52, found on 11 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Cheapest month from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: January 2027, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet.
How long does the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco take?
The average journey time across the 128 fares we observed is 2h 13m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
For Santa Barbara to San Francisco, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: United Airlines (115). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Cheapest day of the week from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: Monday, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: United Airlines, from €52 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
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Last checked: 11 Oct 2026