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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 8:41 pm and lands at 10:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco takes 1h 22m, covering 262 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 San Francisco range from $263 to $502, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $263 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $346 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $346 round-trip, compared to $368 via a layover through Los Angeles (LAX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 $151 to $1,245. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Barbara to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $93, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Most connecting flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco pass through Los Angeles (LAX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $130.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Passengers looking to spend the night at the airport because they arrived late can spend the night at terminal 1. There is a hallway towards gate 50, near the yoga room. The hallway is equipped with comfortable couches that you can utilize. You just need to carry an extra blanket for more comfort.

From Santa Barbara airport to San Francisco, there are a number of flights or airlines that you can use, for instance, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, that offer nonstop flight options. Alternatively, if you want to save money, you can opt for connecting flights with one-stop options. For instance, American and United airlines offer connecting flights with layovers at LAX and PHX.

There are many top-rated hotels at and near San Francisco Airport, so if you are landing late, you can consider booking with them. You can book your stay with Grand Hyatt At SFO, Aloft San Francisco Airport hotel, SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. These hotels offer exceptional services, including free airport shuttle services.

Nursing mothers traveling through Santa Barbara airport will have a chance to use the special nursing room located on the terminal building's second floor. The room is well equipped with a rocking baby chair, a changing table, a shower for the mothers and a private room for pumping the milk or for breastfeeding.