San Francisco Airport (SFO) Flights to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

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If it is your first time travelling to Municipal then check out the airliners Solairus Aviation, flyExclusive, Flexjet, NetJets, Emirates, United Airlines, United Express, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and Air Canada. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from San Francisco International, so you will find flying to Municipal is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 15 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Municipal will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

If you are planning a trip to Municipal Airport from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at San Francisco International Airport.

If you are renting a car at Municipal Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Municipal Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to San Francisco International Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Municipal Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to Municipal Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between San Francisco International and Municipal please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Air Canada444444410:4422:38VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa333333316:2722:38VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand333333310:4422:38VIEW FLIGHTS
United Express232223216:2822:38VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines212221210:4416:27VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates111111116:2717:40VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets110000108:0017:33VIEW FLIGHTS
Flexjet100001016:2516:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Solairus Aviation000010018:0018:00VIEW FLIGHTS
flyExclusive010000015:1115:11VIEW FLIGHTS

Air Canada offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 10:44 and 22:38.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Air Canada at aircanada.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:25
AirlineFlight  No
FlexjetLXJ600
16:27
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
17:33
AirlineFlight  No
NetJetsEJA383
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Tuesday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
NetJetsEJA475
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
15:11
AirlineFlight  No
flyExclusiveJRE841
16:28
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
United ExpressUA4750
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Wednesday
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:27
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Thursday
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:27
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Friday
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:27
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
Solairus AviationTWY188
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Saturday
08:44
AirlineFlight  No
FlexjetLXJ553
10:53
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:28
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
United ExpressUA4750
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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Sunday
09:30
AirlineFlight  No
NetJetsEJA670
10:44
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1768
12:02
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9618
Air CanadaAC4058
16:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
17:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9617
Air CanadaAC4362
LufthansaLH9218
EmiratesEK6383
20:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC4350
LufthansaLH8942
United ExpressUA5218
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ9619
Air CanadaAC4366
LufthansaLH8888
United ExpressUA5300
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Napa to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 24 Minutes
Monterey to Santa Barbara Municipal054 Minutes
Oakland to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 16 Minutes
Mineta San Jose to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 7 Minutes
Sacramento to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 24 Minutes
San Carlos to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 12 Minutes
Santa Rosa Sonoma County to Santa Barbara Municipal01 Hour 26 Minutes
Watsonville to Santa Barbara Municipal058 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Santa Barbara SBA?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Santa Barbara SBA is £50.19 ($68 €59.53)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Santa Barbara SBA?
The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Santa Barbara SBA is £101.12 ($137 €119.94)
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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Who flies from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA): Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Flexjet, flyExclusive, Lufthansa, NetJets, Solairus Aviation, United Airlines, United Express.
How far is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is 422KM or 262 miles.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara to take?
The flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara takes 1 Hour 15 Minutes.

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