How popular is this Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight route?

The Santa Barbara to Oakland flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $279. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. Southwest is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 23% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 83% on flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $125. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $184.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Santa Barbara in October are about $138 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $34.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

To fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, you need to book a flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK). Nonstop flights to Oakland from Santa Barbara take 1h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland offered by 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$279 (Southwest)
One-way from	$75 (Southwest)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$279
Good round-trip deal	$234 or less
Good one-way deal	$183 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

Fri 6/203:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Sun 6/224:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/15

$279

Sat 6/76:27 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 19mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/118:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$316

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Fri 6/203:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Sun 6/224:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/15

$279

Sat 6/76:27 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 19mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/118:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$316

Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
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Thu 5/226:14 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop25h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/258:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$836

Fri 5/235:55 amSBA - OAK

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Mon 5/269:25 amOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/14

$489

Sat 6/76:27 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 19mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/118:00 amOAK - SBA

1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$316

Fri 6/203:35 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Sun 6/224:40 pmOAK - SBA

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/15

$279

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
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Thu 8/141:45 pmSBA - OAK

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/13

$75

Mon 6/236:37 pmSBA - OAK

1 stop24h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$137

Sat 9/276:15 amSBA - OAK

3 stops15h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$454

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Fri 6/20

6:25 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Oakland

Sun 6/22

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$279

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SBA - OAK

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Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

6:27 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 19m

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Wed 6/11

8:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$316

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

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Santa Barbara

Thu 8/14

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

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Mon 6/23

6:37 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$137

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SBA - OAK

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Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-10:03 pm

3 stops15h 48m

$454

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to OAK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California

The most flights from SBA to OAK are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Santa Barbara to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
To fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland, you need to book a flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK). Nonstop flights to Oakland from Santa Barbara take 1h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland offered by 1 airline.
How popular is this Santa Barbara to Oakland, California flight route?
The Santa Barbara to Oakland flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California round-trip from $279. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. Southwest is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?
On average you can expect to pay $245 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Oakland) is currently priced at $188.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Southwest	Cheapest$128	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland, California?

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Rainfall in Oakland by month

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Temperature in Oakland by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Santa Barbara to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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