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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Starting at AED 308

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to San Francisco, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Santa Barbara below.

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SBA18:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SFO20:10
        Wed, Mar 5|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 329AED 466
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 466AED 329

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 329 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA14:06
        1h 18m
        Nonstop
        SFO15:24
        Mon, Mar 3|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 329AED 466
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 466AED 329

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 329 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA10:45
        1h 17m
        Nonstop
        SFO12:02
        Thu, Feb 27|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 336AED 466
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 466AED 336

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 336 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA19:05
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SFO20:25
        Tue, Mar 25|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 341
        AED 341

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 341 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA14:06
        1h 18m
        Nonstop
        SFO15:24
        Wed, Feb 26|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 341
        AED 341

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 341 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA06:15
        1h 16m
        Nonstop
        SFO07:31
        Wed, Apr 30|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 341
        AED 341

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Apr 30, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 341 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA06:15
        1h 16m
        Nonstop
        SFO07:31
        Thu, May 1|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 341
        AED 341

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thu, May 1, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 341 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA19:05
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SFO20:25
        Wed, Mar 12|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 343
        AED 343

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 343 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA14:08
        1h 14m
        Nonstop
        SFO15:22
        Thu, Mar 6|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 343
        AED 343

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 343 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA14:06
        1h 18m
        Nonstop
        SFO15:24
        Thu, Feb 13|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
        AED 344
        AED 344

        Choose United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at San Francisco International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 344 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SFO02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 19|Santa Barbara - San Francisco|United Airlines
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Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight time & flight schedules

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  1. UA4649

    United Airlines

    06:00

    SBA

    0.9h

    06:53

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  2. UA1314

    United Airlines

    10:47

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    8.4h

    19:09

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  3. UA5532

    United Airlines

    06:20

    SBA

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    07:37

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  4. WN1960

    Southwest Airlines

    08:35

    SBA

    1.3h

    09:50

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  5. WN2976

    Southwest Airlines

    14:10

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    1.6h

    15:45

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  6. UA5571

    United Airlines

    10:57

    SBA

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    12:20

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  7. UA2305

    United Airlines

    14:15

    SBA

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    15:32

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  8. AS2344

    Alaska Airlines

    14:29

    SBA

    2.2h

    16:40

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  9. AS1295

    Alaska Airlines

    17:50

    PDX

    1.8h

    19:40

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  10. UA5647

    United Airlines

    17:00

    SBA

    0.9h

    17:57

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  11. UA552

    United Airlines

    21:35

    LAX

    1.6h

    23:09

    SFO

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  12. UA5647

    United Airlines

    17:00

    SBA

    0.9h

    17:57

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  13. UA2736

    United Airlines

    19:06

    LAX

    1.6h

    20:40

    SFO

    S--WTFS

  14. AS2029

    Alaska Airlines

    17:34

    SBA

    2.3h

    19:52

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  15. AS2038

    Alaska Airlines

    21:52

    PDX

    1.8h

    23:41

    SFO

    SMTWTFS

  16. UA5407

    United Airlines

    18:45

    SBA

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    20:12

    SFO

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

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to San Francisco from Santa Barbara have changed and are set to move below.

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 Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,096.

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

    It takes about 3 hours 32 minutes to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in San Francisco?

    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Santa Barbara (SBA) at 06:00 and arrives in San Francisco (SFO) at 07:12.

  • What time does the latest flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco depart?

    The latest flight departs from Santa Barbara (SBA) at 20:22 and arrives in San Francisco (SFO) at 21:30.

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

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

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    United Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • How many airports are there in San Francisco (SFO)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near San Francisco (SFO): San Francisco International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Check One-way Fares
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Flight Info | Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 308
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 678
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance422.67 km
Average flight time3 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

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