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 $87 One Way, $193 Round Trip

Prices starting at $193 for return flights and $87 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, May 9 - Tue, May 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$193 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $193 found 10 hours ago
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$196 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $196 found 6 days ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$201 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $201 found 5 days ago
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$202 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $202 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$203 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sun, Apr 12, priced at $203 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

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
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$110 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,068 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed, great breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$143 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,972 reviews)
Excellent service. Very helpful and polite staff. Room was impeccably clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$156 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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! (1,005 reviews)
Staff were very friendly. There was some dust in the corners of the walls but nothing terrible. Loved that our room had a fireplace and their breakfast. Parking was pretty convenient too. Would stay again if I’m passing through the area.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$140 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (5,322 reviews)
Great location close to everything

Reviewed on Feb 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
$151 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$177 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (7,348 reviews)
The hotel is of a good standard in most respects and is well located. Our only issue is that the hotel did not honour $26 parking credit as advertised on Hotrls.com website for Gold Mrmbers.

Reviewed on Feb 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
$157 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$184 total
Feb 28 - Mar 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,895 reviews)
Always nice stay

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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
$113 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$134 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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! (1,837 reviews)
Noise from upstairs.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$118 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,664 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$110 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,068 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed, great breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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 Mar 1 to Mar 2
$72 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (3,228 reviews)
Frondtdesk Staff was not accomodating and speaking with each other not in english infront of us, they are dismissive and not friendly at all.

Reviewed on Feb 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
$50 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$59 total
Feb 25 - Feb 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Todo bien calidad lo recomiendo

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$118 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,664 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 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
$169 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$198 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,465 reviews)
Overall the hotel had an overwhelming smell of weed. Even though it was apparently non-smoking. The light in the room keep flashing (with electrical pops) and tripping the GFCI in the bathroom. Don’t bring kids here. This hotel is designed teenage kids or young couples. Won’t be back.

Reviewed on Feb 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
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$139 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,965 reviews)
Great location right on the waterfront with a surprisingly beautiful view. I loved being able to sleep with the balcony door open — it was much quieter than I expected! The bed was comfortable, and the room was larger than anticipated. The property is a bit worn in places — there are some paint chips, ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Mar 7 to Mar 8
$162 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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! (1,306 reviews)
Nice rooms, very clean and courteous staff

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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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