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SBASFOSat, 14 Nov
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Lowest fare₹12,705United Airlines
Fastest1h 12mgate to gate
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United Airlines
UA-2340
06:20
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
1H :12 M
Non Stop
07:32
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹12,705
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 1H :12 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-4715
08:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
1H :28 M
Non Stop
09:28
2026-11-14
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
₹12,705
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 1H :28 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹60,161
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 1H :28 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2305
14:05
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
1H :12 M
Non Stop
15:17
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹12,705
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 1H :12 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-4649
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
5H :21 M
1 Stop
LAX
· 2h 42m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
11:21
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹13,436
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 5H :21 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹91,717
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 5H :21 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-4649
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
6H :31 M
1 Stop
LAX
· 3h 52m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
12:31
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹13,436
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 6H :31 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹91,717
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 6H :31 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-5982
10:50
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
3H :45 M
1 Stop
LAX
· 1h 03m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
14:35
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹13,436
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 3H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹91,717
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 3H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-5982
10:50
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
5H :45 M
1 Stop
LAX
· 3h 03m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
16:35
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹13,436
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 5H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹91,717
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 5H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3168
14:35
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
5H :41 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 2h 55m San Diego (SAN), United States
20:16
2026-11-14
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
₹19,864
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 5H :41 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3103
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
6H :37 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 3h 39m San Diego (SAN), United States
12:37
2026-11-14
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
₹21,665
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 6H :37 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3103
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
14H :16 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 11h 26m San Diego (SAN), United States
20:16
2026-11-14
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
₹24,726
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 14H :16 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3103
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
15H :57 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 13h 03m San Diego (SAN), United States
21:57
2026-11-14
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
₹24,726
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 15H :57 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3168
14:35
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
7H :22 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 4h 32m San Diego (SAN), United States
21:57
2026-11-14
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
₹24,726
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 7H :22 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3168
14:35
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
18H :17 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 15h 30m San Diego (SAN), United States
08:52
2026-11-15
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
₹24,914
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 18H :17 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3103
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
7H :56 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 5h 06m San Diego (SAN), United States
13:56
2026-11-14
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
₹28,037
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 7H :56 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Alaska Airlines
AS-3103
06:00
2026-11-14
Santa Barbara (SBA)Municipal
11H :30 M
1 Stop
SAN
· 8h 36m San Diego (SAN), United States
17:30
2026-11-14
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
₹28,037
Flight DetailsSBA to SFO - 11H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.
Lowest fare₹12,705United Airlines06:20
Earliest departure₹40,717Delta Air Lines05:41
Shortest duration₹12,705United Airlines06:20
Night
00:00-05:59
₹40,717Delta Air Lines at 05:41Morning
06:00-11:59
₹12,705United Airlines at 06:20Afternoon
12:00-17:59
₹12,705United Airlines at 14:05Evening
18:00-23:59
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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
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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26NovThanksgiving DayThursdayPeak
25DecChristmas DayFridayPeak
01JanNew Year's DayFridayPeak
18JanMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMondayPeak
12FebLincoln's BirthdayFridayPeak
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How to travel Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹12,7051h 12m4 flights
Connecting flight₹13,436Longer, includes a stop22 options
Air distance is about 422 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Connecting cities on this route
Connecting Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights shown here most often stop in San Diego, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from ₹12,7059 flights
Fares from
₹12,705
Non-stop
4 in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
AL
Alaska Airlines Flights
from ₹19,8648 flights
Fares from
₹19,864
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from ₹34,1977 flights
Fares from
₹34,197
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 12m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
05:41 · Delta Air Lines
Last departure of the day
16:44 · Delta Air Lines
Flight options found
26
Direct / non-stop options
4
Airport codes
Santa Barbara–SBA, San Francisco–SFO
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 26 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:41 and the last around 16:44. The fastest flight takes about 1h 12m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹12,705, Afternoon from ₹12,705, Night from ₹40,717. 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. On the Santa Barbara to San Francisco dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹12,705. This can change from week to 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.
Is there a direct flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Santa Barbara to San Francisco, operated by United Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. 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 on this page takes about 1h 12m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 12m and 1h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight fare?
The lowest Santa Barbara to San Francisco fare on this page is ₹12,705. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹78,479, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
Which is the cheapest airline for Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight?
On this page, United Airlines has the lowest Santa Barbara to San Francisco fare, starting from ₹12,705. Alaska Airlines is next, from ₹19,864. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.
What time do Santa Barbara to San Francisco flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:41 and the last around 16:44, 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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Check the airport codes SBA–SFO, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
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Approx route distance: 421.87 km.
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Lowest Santa Barbara to San Francisco airfare on the date shown
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
₹12,705
14/11/2026
United Airlines
06:20
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Santa Barbara to San Francisco Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is about 422 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 12m to 18h 17m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight duration is approximately 1 hour 12 minutes non-stop. There are 4 non-stop Santa Barbara to San Francisco direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight distance is around 422 KM.
Santa Barbara to San Francisco Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 26 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Santa Barbara is at 05:41 and the last is at 16:44. Flights leave 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 12m - 18h 17m
Airport Codes
Santa Barbara - SBA, San Francisco - SFO
Total Flights Available
26 flights4 direct22 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:41
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 16:44
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
13 flights1 direct12 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
4 flights1 direct3 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
6 flights1 direct5 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
3 flights1 direct2 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
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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