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Flight Info | San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 337
Cheapest return ticket price AED 693
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 422.67 km
Average flight time 1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airline United Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,857.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)?

    It takes about 1 hour 19 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA): Emirates, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Copa Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Santa Barbara (SBA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Santa Barbara (SBA): Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

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