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

Q: How long does the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco takes1 Hour 15 Minutes.

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Airliners including Thrive, Flexjet, United Express, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Canada all offer direct flights between Municipal to San Francisco International. 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. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

Travellers planning to fly from Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Municipal Airport.

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

Below are some options if you require transport to Municipal Airport:

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

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Municipal (SBA) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Air New Zealand	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	06:00	19:03	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	06:00	19:03	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	06:00	19:03	VIEW FLIGHTS
Copa Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	14:10	19:03	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Express	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	06:10	18:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thrive	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	14:15	14:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Flexjet	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	08:30	08:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

Air New Zealand is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 18 a week with times that vary between 06:00 and 19:03.

To book your flight you can visit Air New Zealand on their website airnewzealand.co.nz. You will find up to date information on availability and the 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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

06:10

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951
United Express	UA5618

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355

19:03

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2097
Air New Zealand	NZ9608
Air Canada	AC4351
Copa Airlines	CM1440

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Tuesday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355
Copa Airlines	CM1440

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Wednesday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355
Copa Airlines	CM1440

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Thursday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

08:30

Airline	Flight No
Flexjet	LXJ526

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ9608
Air Canada	AC4351
Copa Airlines	CM1440
United Express	UA5407

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Friday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ9608
Air Canada	AC4351
Copa Airlines	CM1440
United Express	UA5407

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Saturday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355

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Sunday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2315
Air New Zealand	NZ9607
Air Canada	AC3951

14:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2305
Air New Zealand	NZ9609
Air Canada	AC4355

14:15

Airline	Flight No
Thrive	TIV95

18:45

Airline	Flight No
Air New Zealand	NZ9608
Air Canada	AC4351
Copa Airlines	CM1440
United Express	UA5407

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Instead of flying from Municipal you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Bakersfield to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 8 Minutes
Burbank to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 26 Minutes
Carlsbad Mc Clellan Palomar to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 37 Minutes
Hawthorne to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 27 Minutes
Los Angeles to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 27 Minutes
Long Beach to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 29 Minutes
Mojave to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 19 Minutes
Ontario to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 30 Minutes
Paso Robles to San Francisco	0		48 Minutes
San Bernardino Norton Afb to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 32 Minutes
San Luis Obispo to San Francisco	0		55 Minutes
Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 31 Minutes
Los Angeles Van Nuys to San Francisco	0		1 Hour 25 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 - Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Santa Barbara SBA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Santa Barbara SBA to San Francisco SFO is £80.26 ($98 €95.23)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Santa Barbara SBA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Santa Barbara SBA to San Francisco SFO is £136.77 ($167 €162.29)

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

Who flies from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

The following airlines fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO): Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Flexjet, Thrive, United Airlines, United Express.

How far is the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

The flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is 422KM or 262 miles.

How long does the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco takes 1 Hour 15 Minutes.

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