SJC - SBA

$144 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara departing on 2/22. 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Southwest
Mon 2/23Wed 2/25
SJC - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Southwest
Sun 2/22
SJC - SBA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $273 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC-SBA)

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

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SBA
4h 40m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 15m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
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3:30 pm - 9:55 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 25m
2 stops
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11:20 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 35m
1 stop
$284Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
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6:20 am - 10:25 am
SJC
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SBA
4h 05m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:00 am
SBA
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SJC
3h 30m
1 stop
$287Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
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3:30 pm - 9:55 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 25m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
$289Southwest
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
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6:15 am - 10:25 am
SJC
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SBA
4h 10m
1 stop
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5:20 am - 12:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 45m
2 stops
$292Southwest
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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11:50 am - 5:50 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 00m
2 stops
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5:20 am - 10:30 am
SBA
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SJC
5h 10m
2 stops
$297Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
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12:45 pm - 7:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 15m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:00 am
SBA
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SJC
3h 30m
1 stop
$312Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:40 am - 7:51 pm
SJC
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SBA
12h 11m
1 stop
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7:21 am - 8:00 pm
SBA
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SJC
12h 39m
2 stops
$318Alaska Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
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9:00 am - 3:55 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 55m
2 stops
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1:05 pm - 8:40 pm
SBA
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SJC
7h 35m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 7:51 pm
SJC
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SBA
12h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 11:18 am
SBA
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SJC
20h 40m
2 stops
$338Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Santa Barbara flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Jose to Santa Barbara were found on Southwest ($273) and Alaska Airlines ($318).

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Cheapest flight$144
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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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara was $144 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Jose to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Jose to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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 San Jose 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was 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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Jose (SJC)
Santa Barbara (SBA)