OAK - SBA

$117 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara departing on 1/20. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Overall average: $309
Southwest
Tue 1/13Wed 1/14
OAK - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$238
Typical prices: $241-$469
Southwest
Sat 2/14Tue 2/17
OAK - SBA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara (OAK-SBA)

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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5:25 pm - 9:10 pm
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3h 45m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:55 am
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4h 55m1 stop
$237Southwest
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:40 pm - 3:50 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
$238Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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10:30 am - 2:20 pm
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3h 50m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 9:45 pm
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6h 45m2 stops
$242Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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3:30 pm - 9:10 pm
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5h 40m2 stops
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11:20 am - 8:35 pm
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9h 15m2 stops
$247Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
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2:50 pm - 9:10 pm
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6h 20m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
$248Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
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7:25 am - 2:20 pm
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6h 55m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
$253Southwest
Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 27
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4:40 pm - 5:50 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 6:40 pm
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3h 40m1 stop
$258Southwest
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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4:40 pm - 5:50 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
$259Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:15 am - 1:47 pm
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7h 32m1 stop
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2:38 pm - 10:49 pm
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8h 11m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 23
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8:10 am - 7:47 pm
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11h 37m2 stops
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7:20 am - 10:28 am
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27h 08m2 stops
$263Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Santa Barbara flights

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

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Planning a trip from Oakland to Santa Barbara? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Santa Barbara on a Tuesday, 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 Oakland to Santa Barbara. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara, 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 Oakland to Santa Barbara is November, where tickets cost $154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $309 and $306 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $218 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$117
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara was $117 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Santa Barbara.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $261 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Oakland to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Oakland 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 Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    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 Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and SBA 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 Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    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 Santa Barbara from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $108 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Oakland to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Santa Barbara. 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 Oakland 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 4253 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

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