Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara, CA (SBA)

Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains in Santa Barbara, CA are 30% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco $2.5
Santa Barbara, CA $1.75
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
20% A meal in Santa Barbara, CA is 20% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco $25
Santa Barbara, CA $20
Distance: 277 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles
Santa Barbara, CA airports
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) How far from city center: 7 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, how can I find the cheapest price?
In eDreams, we use automatic learning to find the most economical flight between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA. By taking into account the combination of airlines, scales, direct flights, as well as the different criteria of each journey, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price in the best conditions.
Is Santa Barbara, CA more expensive than San Francisco to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Santa Barbara, CA costs about $ 5.97 USD, 44% more expensive than San Francisco, with a fare of $ 4.15 USD, while train tickets cost 30% less at Santa Barbara, CA: $ 1.75 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Francisco. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 20.00 USD euros in Santa Barbara, CA, 20% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco. The price of coffee is about the same in Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, with an average of 5.64 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA are July, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?
The best time of the year to visit Santa Barbara, CA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, March is the best month to fly to Santa Barbara, CA from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, September and January are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - Santa Barbara, CA.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA take?
Flight length from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is around 01:20 hours on average, at an average distance of 422 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Santa Barbara, CA compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Santa Barbara, CA's temperatures can go up to 31.51 ºC during the hot season, with 2.1 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 3.09 ºC in Santa Barbara, CA, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Santa Barbara, CA have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA?
The main route from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). The following airlines fly this route: United Airlines. Lufthansa.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?
The airlines that fly non-stop from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA are:
  • United Airlines.
Flying Time 1 h and 20 m When flying from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, this can take around 1 h and 20 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Peak season March March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA according to search data results from our customers
Best time to book July July is one of the most frequent times to fly to Santa Barbara, CA from San Francisco according to real data from our customers

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