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Cheap flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara (OAK - SBA) from $224

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
OAK — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 36 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara from $138 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $189 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Oakland, California. Prices for April average $147 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $44. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a April flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in November

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to SBA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Oakland to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 12, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 7/96:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/162:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$447
Mon 7/86:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/162:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$452
Mon 7/86:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/166:03 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$457
Mon 7/86:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/92:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$462
Tue 7/96:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/172:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$463
Tue 7/22:40 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop19h 48mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/52:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$464
Tue 7/96:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/152:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$467
Mon 7/86:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/172:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$468
Tue 7/22:40 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops22h 41mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/52:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$469

Oakland to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Oakland to Santa Barbara in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 9/196:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2112:39 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$334
Mon 9/306:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/312:24 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$367
Mon 9/306:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/312:24 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop20h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$368
Thu 9/196:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2112:39 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop20h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$375
Thu 9/199:27 amOAK - SBA
2 stops32h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2112:39 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$387
Wed 8/78:52 amOAK - SBA
1 stop4h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/92:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$420
Wed 8/78:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/92:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$425
Wed 8/78:52 amOAK - SBA
1 stop4h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/106:03 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$430
Thu 8/86:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/126:34 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops13h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$434

Oakland to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 6/208:52 amOAK - SBA
1 stop4h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/237:28 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop28h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,146
Thu 6/208:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops25h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/237:28 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop28h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,151
Sat 6/227:12 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/237:28 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop28h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,231
Mon 6/178:19 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/202:01 pmSBA - OAK
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,254
Thu 6/208:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/237:28 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,285
Sat 6/227:12 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/237:28 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,365
Mon 6/178:19 pmOAK - SBA
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/202:01 pmSBA - OAK
2 stops9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,367

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Oakland

Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara. Those needing a return flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara can use the search form above.
Thu 8/156:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$224
Thu 8/16:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$237
Thu 7/116:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$252
Wed 8/78:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops25h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$257
Sat 8/316:00 amOAK - SBA
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$262
Thu 8/158:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$311
Thu 7/116:00 amOAK - SBA
2 stops31h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$318
Sat 8/311:27 pmOAK - SBA
2 stops28h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$367
Thu 8/18:52 amOAK - SBA
2 stops8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$374

Find flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 8/7

1 stop4h 29m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/9

1 stop18h 11m

$420

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 8/7

2 stops8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/9

1 stop18h 11m

$425

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 8/7

1 stop4h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/10

1 stop5h 52m

$430

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Thu 8/8

1 stop11h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/12

2 stops13h 38m

$434

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 8/7

2 stops8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/10

1 stop5h 52m

$435

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Tue 7/9

1 stop28h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/16

1 stop18h 11m

$447

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Thu 8/8

1 stop28h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/12

1 stop18h 11m

$449

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 8/7

1 stop26h 33m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/11

1 stop28h 27m

$450

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Sun 7/7

1 stop17h 56m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/17

1 stop26h 24m

$811

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 12, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from Oakland to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    To fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara, you need to book a flight from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Nonstop flights to Santa Barbara from Oakland take 6h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara offered by 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $420, but on average you can expect to pay $454.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara for under $1,200?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $420, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara..

  • What does OAK to SBA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Oakland Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a OAK to SBA flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Oakland to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Oakland to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Oakland to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Oakland to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Oakland, California to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Oakland, California to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/12.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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Weekly flight availability from Oakland to Santa Barbara

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