Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
4 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SBA to OAK.
Flight time: about 50m nonstop
Flying back? Oakland → Santa Barbara · 4 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Santa Barbara local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1359 | 6:36a | 55m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1359 | 6:46a | 48m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3741 | 6:51a | 45m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4277 | 11:12a | 52m | Sun |
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Other airports near Santa Barbara with nonstops to Oakland
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| BUR — BurbankJSX, Southwest | 86 mi | 83 |
| LAX — Los AngelesSouthwest | 88 mi | 39 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest, Advanced Air | 105 mi | 30 |
| SNA — Orange CountySouthwest | 124 mi | 48 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 130 mi | 26 |
The route
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Nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) has 4 nonstop flights a week to Oakland (OAK), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SBA and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. 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 Santa Barbara to Oakland?
The nonstop flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK) takes about 50m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
Driving from Santa Barbara to Oakland takes about 5h 5m, covering roughly 318 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 50m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Yes — 4 nonstop flights a week from Oakland (OAK) back to Santa Barbara (SBA) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.