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$109 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest round-trip
$231
Overall average: $339
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 1/24Mon 1/26
SFO - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$238
Typical prices: $281-$498
United Airlines
Sat 1/31Wed 2/4
SFO - SBA • Non-stop
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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

Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 26
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:53 pm
SFO
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SBA
6h 53m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:03 pm
SBA
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SFO
8h 18m1 stop
$231Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:10 pm
OAK
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SBA
3h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:55 am
SBA
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OAK
4h 55m1 stop
$237Southwest
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:10 pm
SFO
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SBA
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 5:05 pm
SBA
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SFO
6h 05m1 stop
$237Southwest
Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:55 am
SFO
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SBA
1h 15mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 3:35 pm
SBA
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SFO
1h 18mnonstop
$238United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 3:50 pm
OAK
-
SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 1:55 pm
SBA
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OAK
1h 15mnonstop
$238Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 2:20 pm
OAK
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SBA
3h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:45 pm
SBA
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OAK
6h 45m2 stops
$242Southwest
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:10 pm
SFO
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SBA
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SFO
8h 20m2 stops
$242Southwest
Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 9:49 am
SFO
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SBA
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:31 pm - 6:52 pm
SBA
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SFO
4h 21m1 stop
$248United Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:33 pm - 1:53 pm
STS
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SBA
16h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 10:35 am
SBA
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STS
19h 50m1 stop
$257Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:47 pm
OAK
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SBA
7h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 10:49 pm
SBA
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OAK
8h 11m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco Bay Area 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11510 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

10.0 ExcellentChuck, Nov 2025
SBP - SAN
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They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

Online check in didn't work. Somehow ended up with 2 Alaska rewards numbers and 1 for Hawaiian. No one at check in could figure out what to do. No one at check in could help me confirm an upcoming flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Flight was delayed two hours; for an hour and a half flight?! And so we missed our connecting flight to Rome because of the long walk between the terminals. Hoping to hear back from Alaska about some compensation for our missed flight and night stay in Los Angeles.

Excellent service from staff at the gate as well as flight attendants on board. Seats had more room than many other airlines and if they were just a little better cushioned they would have been perfect.

Such great crew, from checkin to the plane. So friendly and helpful, I was genuinely impressed.

Staff at Gate desk were helpful. My connecting flight from the first part of my trip Kona to Seattle was late. I had to run through SeaTac Seattle to catch my flight to San Jose. They made an exception to let me board. On my return trip San Jose to San Diego and San Diego to Honolulu the same thing happened. One flight arrived late and I had to run through the terminal to catch my connection. There are no Gluten-free & Vegan options meals and snacks to purchase.

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.

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!

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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