Cheap flights from SBA to SFO (Santa Barbara Municipal to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SBA to SFO starting at $59 One Way, $117 Round Trip

Prices starting at $117 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $117 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$119 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $119 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$136 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $136 found 3 days ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 20
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$151 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $151 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$289 nightly
The price is $323 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$323 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$175 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,816 reviews)
"We had just about 6 hours to sleep at the hotel before our International flight out the next AM. We were checked in quickly however, when we walked into our room it smelled so horrible of pet urine, we asked for another room. There were 4 of us and there were no other 2 bed rooms. We had to deal ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

4 out of 5
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$149 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$169 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,260 reviews)
"Assistant to check in was great. Place was very well taken care of and reservations were easy to make. Room was a blend of older carpet and new bathroom. It worked for a short night's stay."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$149 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$175 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,231 reviews)
"Everything was great! Super comfortable beds and rooms. Beautiful view. I had to do some work and the view made working a pleasure. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Coffee house in lobby opens at 5:30a. Location was close to everything. Parking was way reasonable compared to other hotels. My go ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$196 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,665 reviews)
"The hotel is not very fancy but it is in a good location to see fisherman's wharf. The hotel is very clean and the breakfast is very well prepared and done very well from a logistics standpoint. I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$161 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$190 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$135 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$160 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$161 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,951 reviews)
"Clean room staff live it would visist again"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,860 reviews)
"Customer service was great"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$69 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$82 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6/10 (4,005 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$79 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$161 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,951 reviews)
"Clean room staff live it would visist again"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$194 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$228 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,811 reviews)
"Clean room and nice location"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$167 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$147 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$172 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SBA to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Santa Barbara Airport to SFO?
Whether you're embarking on an amazing world adventure or traveling for work, a direct flight is the way to go. With United Airlines you can fly from SBA to SFO in one easy journey.
What is the shortest flight from Santa Barbara Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Treat yourself to a glass of vino and get comfortable in your seat with an interesting book or movie. With the trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco taking 4 hours and 54 minutes, there's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco Airport?
It takes an average of just 5 hours to jet from SBA to San Francisco Airport. With such a short amount of time in the sky, you'll have to save that binge-watching session for the hotel room.
What airlines have the most flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Francisco Airport?
If you're aiming for a hassle-free journey, consider taking off with United Airlines. This air carrier has 69 flights per month from Santa Barbara Airport to San Francisco Airport and is one of the top airlines operating on this route.

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