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SBASFOThu, 08 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$132United Airlines
Fastest1h 14mgate to gate
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BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
50 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 ,
Room availability is checked live
$109per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
34905 Newark Blvd, 94560
Room availability is checked live
$126per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO
330 N Bayshore Blvd, 94401
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$124per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
United Airlines
UA-5831
09:30
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
1H :23 M
Non Stop
10:53
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$476
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 1H :23 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-1495
06:10
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
16H :27 M
1 Stop
PHX
· 12h 33m Phoenix (PHX), United States
22:37
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$618
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 16H :27 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$763
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 16H :27 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-3256
13:30
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
9H :07 M
1 Stop
PHX
· 5h 23m Phoenix (PHX), United States
22:37
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$618
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 9H :07 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$763
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 9H :07 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-1495
06:10
2026-10-08
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
12H :53 M
2 Stops
PHX
· 6h 13m Phoenix (PHX), United States
LAX
· 2h 00m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
19:03
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$643
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 12H :53 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$788
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 12H :53 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 08 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$132United Airlines06:15
Earliest departure$435Delta Air Lines05:52
Shortest duration$132United Airlines06:15
Night
00:00-05:59
$435Delta Air Lines at 05:52Morning
06:00-11:59
$132United Airlines at 06:15Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$132United Airlines at 14:05Evening
18:00-23:59
$386United Airlines at 18:27
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Santa Barbara (SBA)
Municipal
United States
GMT -8
Latitude: 34.42620087
Longitude: -119.8399963
San Francisco (SFO)
San Francisco International
United States
GMT -8
Latitude: 37.61899948120117
Longitude: -122.375
Distance: Santa Barbara (SBA), United States to San Francisco (SFO), United States - 421.87 km
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How to travel Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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Connecting flight₹18,151Longer — includes a stop31 options
Air distance is about 422 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 5 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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AL
Alaska Airlines Flights
from $18913 flights
Fares from
$189
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
13 — compare timings in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $61811 flights
Fares from
$618
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 — compare timings in the list above
UN
United Airlines Flights
from $1328 flights
Fares from
$132
Non-stop
5 in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 14m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
05:52 · Delta Air Lines
Last departure of the day
18:27 · United Airlines
Options in this snapshot
36
Direct / non-stop options
5
Airport codes
Santa Barbara–SBA, San Francisco–SFO
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 36 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 5 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:52 and the last around 18:27. The fastest flight takes about 1h 14m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $132, Afternoon from $132, Evening from $386, Night from $435. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Santa Barbara to San Francisco, Thursday shows the lowest fare at $132. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Santa Barbara from San Francisco by air?
The direct air distance between Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Francisco (SFO) is about 422 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SBA to SFO?
Yes. 5 non-stop flights are showing on Santa Barbara to San Francisco for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The quickest non-stop Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight currently loaded takes about 1h 14m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 14m to 1h 23m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 1 Pieces and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Santa Barbara to San Francisco for the dates currently loaded is $132. Fares on the same dates run up to $2,645, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:52 and the last is around 18:27, local time at Santa Barbara. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 421.87 km.
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Lowest Santa Barbara to San Francisco airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$132
08/10/2026
United Airlines
06:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$129
22/10/2026
United Airlines
06:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$125
21/12/2026
United Airlines
06:15
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Santa Barbara to San Francisco Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is approximately 422 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :14 M up to 51H :26 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Santa Barbara to San Francisco Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 36 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Santa Barbara at 05:52, while the last night flight leaves at 18:27. Flights depart from Municipal and land at San Francisco International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Aerial Distance
422 KM
Flight Duration
1H :14 M - 51H :26 M
Airport Codes
Santa Barbara - SBA, San Francisco - SFO
Total Flights Available
36 flights (5 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:52
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 18:27
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
6 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
13 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
2 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
0 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
SBA: Santa Barbara airport. Santa Barbara airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
SFO: San Francisco International Airport. SFO connects by BART to the city, while cabs or app rides are easier for Silicon Valley, family luggage or late arrivals. Fog and bridge traffic can affect plans.
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