£275 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 and start at £275 for one-way flights and for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £135 - £632 per traveller.

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Flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara route information
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Distance
375 km

Compare flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara. Operating between them flights per day, 18 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Santa Barbara Municipal in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. (SJC) to Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal start at just and range up to .  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near San Jose and Santa Barbara
  • booking your flight during , the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your San Jose to Santa Barbara flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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 . 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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