$69 Cheap United flights San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Scoring cheap one-way United Airlines flights from SFO to SBA from $69 on Expedia is a breeze — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly return fares from $137 for your next exciting vacation.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United Airlines flights to Santa Barbara tend to be cheaper in the quieter months of January and February. Whether you need a one-way or a return ticket, you could land a better deal then.

For cheap United Airlines fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), start searching one to three months before your intended departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact what you pay. Sunday is typically the most affordable, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Choose from one of United Airlines’s 18 direct weekly flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). To see your options, enter your dates, destination and origin and hit search. Then apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

It takes around 1h 17m to fly nonstop from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) with United Airlines.

United Airlines operates the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) on Thursday. With up to 3 daily departures, you’ll get the most flexibility on this day.

The first flight from SFO to SBA with United Airlines leaves at 10:48AM UTC-8. You’ll land at 12:08PM UTC-8. The last United Airlines flight of the day leaves at 8:30PM UTC-8 and arrives at 9:45PM UTC-8. With 20% fewer cancellations for morning and mid-morning departures, starting your travel day early is generally the best way to go.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

United Airlines flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara touch down at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). This is the main gateway here.

Offering a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a top pick for many travelers departing from SFO to SBA. Plus, if you’re a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

For the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) route, United Airlines typically uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Embraer 175 planes. Keep in mind that last-minute changes are possible for operational reasons, so your flight could be on another aircraft.

Depending on the type of fare you purchased, a fee generally applies if you change or cancel your booking more than 24 hours after it has been confirmed. To find flexible plane tickets, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes while looking for flights. For additional information on changing or canceling your reservation, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.”