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Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland from $206

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland (SBA-OAK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:15 am - 11:59 pmSBA-OAK
12h 44m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:24 amOAK-SBA
28h 24m1 stop
$374Alaska Airlines
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ons., maj 29 - fre., maj 31
6:01 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-OAK
5h 58m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:24 amOAK-SBA
28h 24m1 stop
$382Alaska Airlines
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lør., juni 8 - søn., juni 9
11:15 am - 11:59 pmSBA-OAK
12h 44m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:03 pmOAK-SBA
11h 03m1 stop
$404Alaska Airlines
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ons., maj 29 - tor., maj 30
11:15 am - 8:59 amSBA-OAK
21h 44m2 stops
2:40 pm - 5:03 pmOAK-SBA
26h 23m1 stop
$414Alaska Airlines
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ons., maj 29 - tor., maj 30
6:01 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-OAK
5h 58m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:51 pmOAK-SBA
30h 51m2 stops
$462Alaska Airlines
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lør., juni 8 - søn., juni 9
6:01 pm - 8:59 amSBA-OAK
14h 58m2 stops
7:16 pm - 5:03 pmOAK-SBA
21h 47m2 stops
$474Alaska Airlines
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ons., maj 29 - tor., maj 30
6:34 pm - 9:20 amSBA-OAK
14h 46m1 stop
7:00 pm - 1:21 pmOAK-SBA
18h 21m1 stop
$538Alaska Airlines
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man., juni 24 - tir., juni 25
1:35 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-OAK
10h 24m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:51 pmOAK-SBA
30h 51m2 stops
$547Alaska Airlines
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lør., juni 8 - søn., juni 9
6:34 pm - 9:20 amSBA-OAK
14h 46m1 stop
7:00 pm - 10:28 amOAK-SBA
15h 28m2 stops
$646Alaska Airlines
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man., juni 24 - tir., juni 25
4:49 pm - 7:42 pmSBA-OAK
26h 53m2 stops
12:55 pm - 12:42 pmOAK-SBA
23h 47m2 stops
$2,301American Airlines
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Flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Oakland on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California is September, where tickets cost $82 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of tickets is $175 and $139 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Southwest offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $206. KAYAK users also found Santa Barbara to Oakland round-trip flights on Alaska Airlines from $374 and on American Airlines from $2,301.

How many flights are there between Santa Barbara and Oakland, California per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Barbara and land in Oakland, California, with an average flight time of 1h 08m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Barbara at 7:05 am and will be landing in Oakland, California at 8:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California jets off at 6:15 pm and lands at 7:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$206
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California was $206 for a one-way ticket and $374 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Oakland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    On your way to Oakland, you’ll fly out from Santa Barbara. You’ll be landing at Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara to Oakland, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Santa Barbara to Oakland

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Nonstop returns

Oakland to Santa Barbara

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9141 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
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They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024SFO - LAX
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They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

It was so easy to board using my boarding pass on my iPhone, and I liked what I was given on the plane for food and drink, and everyone was very friendly.

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18lør.
1 stopSouthwest
5h 55mSBA-OAK
$206
5/18lør.
2 stopsSouthwest
12h 05mSBA-OAK
$230
6/3man.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 01mSBA-OAK
$237
7/12fre.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 52mSBA-OAK
$286
7/12fre.
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 09mSBA-OAK
$297
7/13lør.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 52mSBA-OAK
$301
7/13lør.
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
10h 03mSBA-OAK
$316
6/3man.
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
10h 24mSBA-OAK
$344
6/9søn.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
15h 59mSBA-OAK
$412
6/6tor.
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 49mSBA-OAK
$1,717

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Santa Barbara - Oakland Flights

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Santa Barbara (undefined)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

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Oakland - Santa Barbara

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