Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Each week, there are five Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 08:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 16:55 with Southwest Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OAK to SBA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Santa Barbara — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With a dependable 91.94% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating OAK to SBA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OAK and SBA include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Currently, Rs10,677 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs52,746. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OAK to SBA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OAK to SBA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from OAK touch down on schedule 83.61% of the time.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Consider booking a hotel near SBA if you have a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Hertz and chase adventure across Santa Barbara and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara
You'll find SBA at 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santa Barbara. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santa Barbara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santa Barbara, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OAK to SBA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Santa Barbara has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres east of Santa Barbara, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres south-east of Santa Barbara. No trip is complete without experiencing San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
