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$49 Find Cheap Flights from California to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Flights from California to Santa Barbara

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to Santa Barbara 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Santa Barbara

Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:05 pmOAK-SBA
3h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 2:55 pmSBA-OAK
1h 10mnonstop
$107Southwest
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Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 9:05 pmOAK-SBA
7h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 2:55 pmSBA-OAK
1h 10mnonstop
$112Southwest
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Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 5:43 pmSFO-SBA
1h 11mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 7:52 pmSBA-SFO
1h 07mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 11:50 amSFO-SBA
1h 15mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 8:19 pmSBA-SFO
3h 25m1 stop
$147United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 10:50 pmRNO-SBA
5h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 11:27 pmSBA-RNO
6h 37m1 stop
$267Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 6:39 pmOAK-SBA
23h 32m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 7:18 pmSBA-OAK
23h 49m2 stops
$293Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
Delta Logo
12:12 pm - 10:50 pmRNO-SBA
10h 38m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 11:27 pmSBA-RNO
6h 37m1 stop
$297Delta
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Sat, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:04 pmLAS-SBA
5h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 9:57 pmSBA-LAS
5h 16m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:32 amOAK-SBA
15h 25m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:18 pmSBA-OAK
11h 48m1 stop
$308Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:19 pmLAS-SBA
6h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 9:59 pmSBA-LAS
5h 20m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from California to Santa Barbara

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from California to Santa Barbara? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025PHX - SAN
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

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