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Cheap Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

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

Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
United Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 3:20 pm
SFO
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SBA
1h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 3:14 pm
SBA
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SFO
1h 13mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 5:37 pm
SFO
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SBA
1h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 3:08 pm
SBA
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SFO
1h 10mnonstop
$187United Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 5:37 pm
SFO
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SBA
1h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 5:29 pm
SBA
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SFO
1h 26mnonstop
$194United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 9:05 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 9:25 am
SBA
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OAK
3h 40m
1 stop
$197Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:17 am
SFO
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SBA
3h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 3:08 pm
SBA
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SFO
1h 10mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 9:05 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 11:15 am
SBA
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OAK
5h 30m
2 stops
$202Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 1:51 pm
SJC
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SBA
3h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 7:09 pm
SBA
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SJC
3h 43m
1 stop
$206Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 8:40 pm
OAK
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SBA
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 7:25 am
SBA
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OAK
1h 10mnonstop
$211Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 11:43 pm
STS
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SBA
17h 03m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:33 pm
SBA
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STS
16h 33m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 11:43 pm
OAK
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SBA
8h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:44 am
SBA
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OAK
4h 44m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12602 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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There were 5 delays IN TOTAL there and back. And we got a $12 food voucher, RIDICULOUS. Will never fly Alaska again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
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There were 5 delays IN TOTAL there and back. And we got a $12 food voucher, RIDICULOUS. Will never fly Alaska again!

On time, good seats, not overly full, up beast positive crew.

The flight itself was great. But we had to wait over an hour to deplane so I missed my train. Not the crews fault. They were wonderful!

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

Check-in was easy, I did it from the app. Boarding was easy, the crew was great. Santa Barbara airport had a disabled plane so we had to land in Burbank to refuel. They kept us well informed, and everyone was great. A very entertaining person from the Burbank airport got on and told a few jokes.

Had to show boarding pass twice. Otherwise flight was excellent.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

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.

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

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

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

Serving a coffr Or a Drink would have been nice.

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