Cheap flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara

One-way fares from $73 · OAK → SBA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Santa Barbara → Oakland
Cheapest fare
$73

Southwest Airlines · Wed, Dec 9

Cheapest month
December

from $73

Direct flights
Yes

Southwest Airlines

Flight time
1h 10m

440 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $242
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $73
  3. January 2027 $93

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About flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Oakland (OAK) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are about 440 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $73, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $73 with Southwest Airlines, departing Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $73 to $242.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $73 one way.

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines.

How long is the flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

A direct flight takes about 1h 10m. Oakland and Santa Barbara are around 440 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

Recent fares on this route were with Southwest Airlines.

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