Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara

One-way fares from $364 · BFL → SBA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$364

United Airlines · Sun, Nov 15

Cheapest month
November

from $364

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
2h 02m

120 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $364

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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United Airlines
Depart16:22 Sun, Nov 15BFL → SBA 2h 37m · 1 stop
$364one way, per person
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About flights from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara

Bakersfield (BFL) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are about 120 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 2h 02m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $364, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $364 with United Airlines, departing Sunday, November 15, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $364 one way.

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 2h 02m. Bakersfield and Santa Barbara are around 120 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara?

Recent fares on this route were with United Airlines.

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