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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Barbara and Oakland.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $299 round-trip, compared to $373 via a layover through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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.

One-stop flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 33% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Santa Barbara to Oakland route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $285. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $137 to $1,040. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $71, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 02m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland range from $262 to $389, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.