Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$855 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$855
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$855 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri., 18 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$896 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$896
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri., 18 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$896 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri., 18 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$943 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$943
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri., 18 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$943 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$945 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$945
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$945 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$948 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$948
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$948 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$954 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$954
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$954 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$961 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$961
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$961 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu., 24 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$970 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$970
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu., 24 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 28 Jul., priced at AU$970 found 1 day ago
Delta
Fri., 18 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$1,271 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,271
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri., 18 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$1,271 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Fri., 18 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
SJC
San Jose
SBA
Santa Barbara
AU$1,411 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,411
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri., 18 Jul. from San Jose to Santa Barbara, returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$1,411 found 1 day ago
Flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara route information
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta
Return price
AU$855
Distance
375 km

Your quick guide to flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

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Find cheap flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$855 to AU$1,411, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Santa Barbara is normally in July.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SJC to Santa Barbara Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to SBA is AU$855. But you better get moving. This figure is taken from fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for San Jose Intl. Airport to SBA flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SJC to Santa Barbara Airport?
The distance from SJC (SJC) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 380 kilometres. You’ll be stepping off the plane and picking up your baggage from the carousel in the blink of an eye.
Which airlines fly direct from SJC to Santa Barbara Airport?
If you want to travel straight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Airport, you’ll need to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from San Jose Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Airport cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you’d rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices that far in advance.
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