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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Typical prices: $540-$776
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/20Fri 10/26
SJC - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$112
Typical prices: $127-$173
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/19
SJC - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Top layover airports
San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $564 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 4h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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3:51 pm - 11:47 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
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6:08 am - 11:20 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
5h 12m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:15 am - 1:45 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 30m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 9:21 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
3h 21m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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8:13 pm - 2:05 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 52m1 stop San Diego
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2:42 pm - 7:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
4h 54m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:33 am - 1:45 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 12m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 10:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
16h 31m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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3:51 pm - 1:45 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
21h 54m1 stop San Diego
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6:08 am - 11:20 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
5h 12m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:33 am - 11:47 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 14m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 11:11 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
5h 11m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:33 am - 1:45 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 12m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 7:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
13h 36m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:33 am - 1:45 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 12m1 stop San Diego
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2:22 pm - 10:48 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
8h 26m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2
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10:10 am - 1:15 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
3h 05m1 stop San Diego
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3:15 pm - 7:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
4h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$309Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:05 am - 1:15 pmSJC  San Jose-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 10m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
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3:15 pm - 7:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SJC San Jose
4h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$314Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Santa Barbara flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara start at $223. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $540 to $776. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $223 on Alaska Airlines.

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Key details for San Jose to Santa Barbara flights

Cheapest flight

$112
Flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose 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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Your San Jose to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara most commonly pass through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 50% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    On the San Jose to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $540 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,124: a $584 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 234 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from San Jose to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $223 to $1,660. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Jose to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Jose to Santa Barbara are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $143.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 4h 15m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

Your guide to booking San Jose to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $540 - about $584 less than Thursday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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