SBA - SJC

$136 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose departing on 2/18. 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to San Jose, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Southwest
Wed 2/25Sat 2/28
SBA - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$136
Overall average: $266
Southwest
Wed 2/18
SBA - SJC • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA-SJC)

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

Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 15m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 11:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 35m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
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6:35 am - 2:50 pm
SJC
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SBA
8h 15m
1 stop
$284Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
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5:35 am - 9:20 am
SBA
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SJC
3h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 35m
1 stop
$287Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 11:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
7h 30m
2 stops
$289Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
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3:10 pm - 10:00 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 35m
1 stop
$292Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 6:30 pm
SBA
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SJC
5h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 11:00 pm
SJC
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SBA
7h 30m
2 stops
$297Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 11:30 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 40m
2 stops
$309Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:05 pm
SBA
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SJC
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 11:30 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 10m
2 stops
$317Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 8:40 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 11:30 pm
SJC
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SBA
6h 10m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:30 am
SBA
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SJC
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 9:10 pm
SJC
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SBA
5h 00m
1 stop
$381Southwest
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Las Vegas (LAS) is the top choice – 88% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $292.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via San Diego (SAN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 3h 44m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, San Diego (SAN) often has the shortest layovers from Santa Barbara to San Jose, with an average of 1h 02m.

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Cheapest flight$136
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose was $136 for a one-way ticket and $279 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Santa Barbara to San Jose.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    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 San Jose with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and SJC 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    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 San Jose from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose. 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose? 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 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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 Santa Barbara to San Jose

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Barbara (SBA)
San Jose (SJC)