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 $83 One Way, $161 Round Trip

Prices starting at $161 for return flights and $83 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.

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$161 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $161 found 5 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$173 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $173 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$177 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $177 found 5 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$183 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $183 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
SBA
Santa Barbara
SFO
San Francisco
$185 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $185 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
$309 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$345 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$165 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,755 reviews)
"Hi….hope you are having a nice day"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$128 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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
$150 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$177 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
$215 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$252 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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 restaurant and ...
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
$295 nightly
The price is $347 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$347 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,550 reviews)
"Nickeled and Dimed, but still a good time! The hotel is gorgeous and the location is perfect. The "urban fee" is a ridiculous way to make you overspend - just charge me $10 more dollars at the top and don't make me 'figure out hot how to utilize the $10 minibar credit that I am getting charged $10 ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Fairmont 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
$133 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$157 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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! (1,884 reviews)
"Proximity to CalTrain & BART"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$140 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
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! (2,933 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$81 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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 ...
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 21 to Jul 22
$79 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$140 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
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
$193 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$227 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (2,702 reviews)
"The best part was it was right at pier 39. We walked to the pier many time and even with my prosthetic leg it wasn’t hard to walk around the hotel and property"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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 31 to Aug 1
$167 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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! (2,253 reviews)
"Breakfast"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$163 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! (1,614 reviews)
"I was a solo traveler for business and this hotel was AMAZING!!! The staff were super friendly, breakfast was so good, my room was seriously immaculate and for being surrounded by families, I couldn’t hear a THING!!! I’m saving this as my favorite place to stay when I come through the area."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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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