Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Santa Barbara
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
direct
1h 14m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 12m $317
yesterday
San Francisco – Santa Barbara
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 13m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 12m $325
yesterday
San Francisco – Santa Barbara
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 13m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 12m $374
yesterday
San Francisco – Santa Barbara
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 24m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 12m $213
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$177
Average price of a round trip
$234
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h21
A flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara takes on average 1h21.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Santa Barbara is December.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Santa Barbara (USA) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average flight ticket price of $150 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 23 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Santa Barbara costs on average $208.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $177 to $282
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $234
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Santa Barbara, USA
airport :
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
local time :
Santa Barbara is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Santa Barbara, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 31°C.
The city of Santa Barbara has 1 airport(s): Santa Barbara
Useful info about Santa Barbara
What is the least touristic period to go to Santa Barbara?
If you want to visit Santa Barbara during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Santa Barbara?
In Santa Barbara, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 23 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Santa Barbara.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Santa Barbara and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in Santa Barbara and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Santa Barbara and it rains less in Santa Barbara. In winter, it is colder in Santa Barbara and it rains more in Santa Barbara.
