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 $89 One Way, $188 Round Trip

Prices starting at $188 for return flights and $89 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 2 - Sat, May 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$188 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $188 found 6 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$209 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $209 found 6 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$220 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $220 found 21 hours ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$230 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $230 found 6 days ago
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$232 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $232 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! (1,529 reviews)
Everything was great, especially the ability to get to the hotel from the airport so easily.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$119 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,080 reviews)
They charge for parking even though your staying in there location like who charge there customers for staying and for parking? To make it worser they dont even have microwaves in the rooms. Besides all this staff were nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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
$114 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$130 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (2,255 reviews)
Was a quick visit but staff was friendly

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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! (5,408 reviews)
Garage was clean and safe for parking. Great view from the 18th floor corner room. Room was updated and clean and the bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$176 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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! (2,925 reviews)
Clean room. Considering the age of the hotel, it's in good condition. Staff EXTREMELY courteous, professional and helpful. I will stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$176 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$208 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! (7,370 reviews)
Everything was great except for the water pressure. It was so low that it made a challenge washing your hands or brushing your teeth.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$136 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,851 reviews)
For an airport hotel this felt clean, safe, quiet, had a comfortable bed and an exceptionally friendly staff. I’m seeing now it’s pet friendly - I didn’t know at the time, it was clean.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$142 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,680 reviews)
Service is good and prompt. Good for the flight rest

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$119 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,080 reviews)
They charge for parking even though your staying in there location like who charge there customers for staying and for parking? To make it worser they dont even have microwaves in the rooms. Besides all this staff were nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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 29 to Mar 30
$72 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (3,329 reviews)
Very bad service. Overall worst experience in my life

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$55 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$65 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (1,002 reviews)
Understanding that this is a hostel, the bathroom was filthy and disgusting all day long!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$142 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,680 reviews)
Service is good and prompt. Good for the flight rest

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$198 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (2,468 reviews)
Staff wasn’t

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$157 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,982 reviews)
Clean room. Amazing location.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$153 total
Apr 6 - Apr 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
Love the separate living space.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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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