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

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Sign up to receive text alerts about your trip

Cheap Flights from SBA to SFO starting at $93 One Way, $187 Round Trip

Prices starting at $187 for return flights and $93 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.

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $187 found 1 day ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$197 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $197 found 1 day ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$207 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $207 found 1 day ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$220 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $220 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$223 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $223 found 6 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
$247 nightly
The price is $275 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$275 total
Jul 4 - Jul 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,641 reviews)
"Clean, convenient and the restaurant is great. We like to stay here when we have early morning flights as it takes stress off long travel days"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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
$135 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$155 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,701 reviews)
"Helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$169 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very cute set up!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique 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.

Hotels In San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$165 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$194 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (7,487 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$172 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$202 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,271 reviews)
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
$218 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$257 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,315 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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
$131 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$155 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,866 reviews)
"The staff, from the ladies at the front desk to the ladies taking care of the rooms, their service was unmatched."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$121 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$139 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (1,837 reviews)
"very well designed spacious room so it was perfect for four people. Easy parking"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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! (2,986 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Get rates
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 Jul 12 to Jul 13
$82 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 (3,797 reviews)
"Parking is not free, $5/night."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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 Jul 7 to Jul 8
$79 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and location"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$121 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$139 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (1,837 reviews)
"very well designed spacious room so it was perfect for four people. Easy parking"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$199 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (2,663 reviews)
"Overall, it was a pleasant stay. The check in process was a bit hectic. We paid for early check in, arrived early and the room still wasn't ready at 3:30 pm. We checked in a little after 4 pm. My son loved the game room and outside set up. For a family, it is great. If it was just me and my husband, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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 Jul 12 to Jul 13
$167 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,209 reviews)
"The stay was nice the food very good and it was good to be close to the airport!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$159 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
"Very clean, updated and very comfortable rooms, and plenty of space for our family of six to share a room. Pull out sofa bed was comfortable for kids and in great shape. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

More to Explore