Direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
33 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to SBA.
Flight time: about 50m nonstop
Flying back? Santa Barbara → San Francisco · 33 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1578 | 10:35a | 45m | Daily |
| United SKW5464 | 2:00p | 50m | Daily |
| United UAL639 | 4:10p | 50m | Sat |
| United SKW5936 | 4:18p | 50m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL639 | 4:55p | 46m | Tue |
| United SKW5806 | 7:00p | 50m | Daily |
| United UAL2866 | 9:30p | 46m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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Other airports near San Francisco with nonstops to Santa Barbara
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| OAK — OaklandSouthwest | 11 mi | 4 |
| SJC — San JoseAdvanced Air | 30 mi | 1 |
| SMF — SacramentoSouthwest | 86 mi | 7 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 33 nonstop flights a week to Santa Barbara (SBA), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) takes about 50m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Yes — 33 nonstop flights a week from Santa Barbara (SBA) back to San Francisco (SFO) on United, based on recently observed departures.