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SFO–SBA · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 1h 7m, covering 262 miles. United Airlines flies the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 10:27 to 21:23 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 7m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 262 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
United Airlines operates 4-5/day flights from SFO to SBA. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 10:27
- Last departure
- 21:23
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SBA to SFO flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 34 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 1h 7m, based on the 262-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Santa Barbara?
San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 262 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
United Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
The SFO–SBA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Santa Barbara
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 86 mi from SBAFlights to BUR
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 88 mi from SBAFlights to LAX