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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to SBA starting at $69 One Way, $145 Round Trip

Prices starting at $145 for return flights and $69 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$145 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $145 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 7
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$146 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $146 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 10
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$154 Roundtrip, just found
$154
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 8 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $154 just found
Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 7
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$156 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $156 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$274 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $274 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$190 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
Our mid-century modern family stay
"Most hotels (even expensive ones) look the same. If I’m honest, I’m bored of that and wanted a more unique, family-friendly experience, We definitely got that. As we drove up we were greeted by an airstream camper, yard games, and classic car. That set the tone for the rest of the hotel … a mid-century ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$136 total
per night
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,119 reviews)
"The property looks nice and remodeled."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is $376 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$376 total
per night
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
"Paying 15dollars a day didn’t seem fair. No security in the lot. Otherwise great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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 Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$190 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
Our mid-century modern family stay
"Most hotels (even expensive ones) look the same. If I’m honest, I’m bored of that and wanted a more unique, family-friendly experience, We definitely got that. As we drove up we were greeted by an airstream camper, yard games, and classic car. That set the tone for the rest of the hotel … a mid-century ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is $1,075 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$1,075 total
per night
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This property is absolutely beautiful! I really liked the feeling of privacy regarding the configuration of"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$136 total
per night
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,119 reviews)
"The property looks nice and remodeled."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $250 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$250 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"we stayed one nite. Hotel was clean. There was some dust due to renovation. Pool and jacuzzi were nice. Breakfast wasn't great."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
The price is $353 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$353 total
per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (817 reviews)
"Convenient location near UCSB."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is $376 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$376 total
per night
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
"Paying 15dollars a day didn’t seem fair. No security in the lot. Otherwise great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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 Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $250 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$250 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"we stayed one nite. Hotel was clean. There was some dust due to renovation. Pool and jacuzzi were nice. Breakfast wasn't great."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$136 total
per night
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,119 reviews)
"The property looks nice and remodeled."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$190 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
Our mid-century modern family stay
"Most hotels (even expensive ones) look the same. If I’m honest, I’m bored of that and wanted a more unique, family-friendly experience, We definitely got that. As we drove up we were greeted by an airstream camper, yard games, and classic car. That set the tone for the rest of the hotel … a mid-century ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $250 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$250 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"we stayed one nite. Hotel was clean. There was some dust due to renovation. Pool and jacuzzi were nice. Breakfast wasn't great."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$190 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
Our mid-century modern family stay
"Most hotels (even expensive ones) look the same. If I’m honest, I’m bored of that and wanted a more unique, family-friendly experience, We definitely got that. As we drove up we were greeted by an airstream camper, yard games, and classic car. That set the tone for the rest of the hotel … a mid-century ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is $1,075 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$1,075 total
per night
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This property is absolutely beautiful! I really liked the feeling of privacy regarding the configuration of"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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.

SFO to SBA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco Airport to SBA?
Before you hop on your flight at SFO, remember to pack loads of snacks in your hand luggage. United Airlines flies straight to SBA, so you won't get the chance to top up your supplies en route.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
The fastest flight from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 4 hours and 50 minutes. Slip a few things into your carry-on to stop you from getting bored, like that new best-seller or your travel journal.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Airport?
Don't get too comfy --- the typical flight time from SFO to Santa Barbara Airport is an easy 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Are you ready to book your San Francisco to Santa Barbara airfare? United Airlines should be your first choice. With 69 flights every month to choose from on this route, they've got the ticket to your next grand adventure.

Map To Nearby Hotels

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