San FranciscoSanta BarbaraDirect FlightsSFO–SBA
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport).
Flight time from SFO to SBA is estimated at about 1h 7m, based on the 262-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 5/day across 2 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 10:27 to 21:23 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 7m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 262 mi | 5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to SBA
Our current provider sample includes 5/day from SFO to SBA across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3.
- First departure
- 10:27
- Last departure
- 21:23
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4-5/day | Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 10:27 |
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 the rolling scheduled-departures window for SFO to SBA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 35 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to SBA?
The SFO to SBA flight time is estimated at about 1h 7m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SFO from SBA?
SFO to SBA is about 262 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to SBA?
Our current provider sample for SFO to SBA includes United Airlines, VJA. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SFO to SBA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SFO to SBA include Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ.