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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Barbara to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 9:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

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

A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland takes 1h 09m, covering 263 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland range from $269 to $389, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $329 round-trip, compared to $384 via a layover through San Diego (SAN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Barbara to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $863. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Most connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $409, a difference of $140.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Barbara and Oakland.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Barbara to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.