$39 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland (SBA-OAK)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $39 for one-way flights and $77 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$77 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $77 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$87 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$87
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $87 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 23
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$92 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $92 found 12 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$97 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $97 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 23
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$102 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $102 found 12 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$114 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$114
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $114 found 8 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$124 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $124 found 8 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$243 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 22 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $243 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $276 found 6 days ago
Delta
Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 31
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$365 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $365 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $97 - $625 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Oakland

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 32 minutes. Flights from $158
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center32 min
Flights from $158
Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 44 minutes. Flights from $509
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center44 min
Flights from $509
Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)
Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
Oakland Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$77
Distance
263 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 10 mins

Santa Barbara to Oakland Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Santa Barbara to Oakland

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Santa Barbara to Oakland in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $39 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Santa Barbara to Oakland flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Santa Barbara to Oakland airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $39 or cheap return flight from $77 from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
September is the cheapest month to fly from SBA to OAK. Traveling during an off-peak travel window is often the key to finding better deals on flights.
Which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
If you're departing from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), you can hop on a nonstop flight to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) with Southwest Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
To find the cheapest airline flying from SBA to OAK, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on what matters most to you, such as preferred carriers and ideal departure window. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to discover the cheapest flight right away.
How many flights per day from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
On average, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) only has 1 direct flight to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) daily. For more choices, try our easy-to-use filters. Just enter your dates of travel, then choose "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops" to find flights with layovers.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
More people fly between SBA and OAK at 4 PM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Consider flying outside peak hours and you're likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SBA to OAK?
Jet off on a Sunday if you're after the best selection of flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK).
What is the earliest flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)'s earliest flight to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) leaves at approximately 12:20PM UTC-8. With a total journey time of 1h 15m, you'll arrive at around 1:35PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
The average flight duration from SBA to OAK is 1 hour and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 260 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
To reach Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) on time, book a flight that leaves from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Oakland from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
You can land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) or Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) when traveling to Oakland on a direct flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a ticket from SBA to OAK generally means paying more. While it's possible to find some last-minute deals, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SBA to OAK flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing a SBA to OAK flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one convenient place. Once you've selected your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras such as tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)?
Usually, it's possible to cancel or reschedule your SBA to OAK flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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