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 $106 One Way, $208 Round Trip

Prices starting at $208 for return flights and $106 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, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$208 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $208 found 2 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$217 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $217 found 2 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$218 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $218 found 6 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$220 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $220 found 6 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$224 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $224 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
$289 nightly
The price is $323 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$323 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,539 reviews)
Wonderful breakfast! Restaurant on 4th floor- outstanding! The server actually took the time to make a few recommendations and it was not disappointing at all! A great one short stay at this hotel. Very convenient to the airport. By the way the cappuccino on 3rd floor was just top notch! I didn’t ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

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! (3,087 reviews)
Staff was very helpful, but the property is very run down.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$146 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,253 reviews)
Clean, quiet, comfortable bed. No complimentary breakfast.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
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
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (5,469 reviews)
Good Stay- wish the rooms had queens instead of double beds though

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$133 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$157 total
Apr 2 - Apr 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! (2,954 reviews)
Ac is okay, pillow was given 3, but rather soft. Overall good location, good and decent hotel, but whenever nearby room door is closed, the air will make a loud sound to my door too. So when chambermaid is cleaning up rooms around mine, it will be endless slamming sound on my door too.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$196 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (7,399 reviews)
The bathroom was very tight and the noise level was very high. Other than that it was great.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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
$117 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$139 total
Apr 3 - Apr 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! (1,855 reviews)
Everything was as expected, clean, organized. My daughter commented that it was a great hotel which is pretty great considering I’ve paid double what this fee was and not gotten that response.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$138 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (1,700 reviews)
Great personnel. Breakfast facilities third rate.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

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! (3,087 reviews)
Staff was very helpful, but the property is very run down.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$72 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
5.8/10 (3,403 reviews)
Service was fast . Convenience just to sleep. Bathtub not well

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$54 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$64 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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)
The staff were really great and changed my room

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$138 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (1,700 reviews)
Great personnel. Breakfast facilities third rate.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 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
$177 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$208 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (2,496 reviews)
Breakfast was good but doesnt include breakfast for kids which was a surprise not mentioned in the booking details. Room could be cleaner

Reviewed on Apr 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
$138 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$157 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (2,003 reviews)
clean room

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$162 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews)
Clean and comfortable hotel with space to move around. Great fresh breakfast daily! Our family will definitely stay again the next time we are in the area.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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.

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