On this page, you can book flights for the Santa Barbara — San Francisco route. The distance between the cities is 446 km, and there are approximately 18 scheduled flights per week.
Flights are operated by United Airlines (UA). Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low-price calendar to find great deals. Information is also available on how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Santa Barbara → San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines. Departures from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Santa Barbara — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 340 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 646 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Santa Barbara → San Francisco, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 583 | low | May | AED 673 | medium | Sep | AED 606 | low |
| Feb | AED 561 | low | Jun | AED 763 | high | Oct | AED 651 | medium |
| Mar | AED 628 | medium | Jul | AED 785 | high | Nov | AED 606 | low |
| Apr | AED 741 | high | Aug | AED 651 | medium | Dec | AED 741 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest time in San Francisco is September, with an average high temperature of 24.4°C. The coolest and rainiest weather is observed in December and January, when rainfall reaches 108 mm per month.
Budget tickets are most often found in August, priced AED 340. Flight costs on this route peak in April, when fares start AED 646.
The optimal time for a trip is considered to be September: the weather remains dry during this time, and flights cost AED 351. We recommend avoiding bookings for December due to a high risk of rain and seasonal price increases.
United Airlines is the primary carrier on the Santa Barbara — San Francisco route. Direct flights operate regularly, providing stable connectivity between the cities with a total frequency of about 18 departures per week. Detailed information about the schedule and available flight options for specific dates can be found in the list below.
Flights Santa Barbara — San Francisco depart from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
Given the distance of 446 km, the flight time is approximately 45–60 minutes. The total flight duration, including taxiing at the airports, usually does not exceed 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Scheduled flights between the cities are operated by United Airlines (UA), which provides approximately 18 departures weekly.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible without any layovers.
Flights from Santa Barbara arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Ticket prices depend on the season and current demand. The current minimum prices and the most advantageous offers are displayed in the low-price calendar on this page.
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