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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£70

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£217

Cheapest round-trip

£207

Average round-trip

£233

Nonstop flights in October

£74 – £584

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2 – $5; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11 – $13; includes connector fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Santa Barbara Municipal
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
55
Flight distance
423 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
------------545
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
United Airlines
5455545
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
United Airlines
4455545
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 5 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
United Airlines
5455545
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
332
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
16 Oct
25°C18°C
23 Oct
16°C13°C
Saturday
17 Oct
22°C15°C
24 Oct
16°C13°C
Sunday
18 Oct
12%
15°C14°C
25 Oct
57%
15°C13°C
Monday
19 Oct
16%
15°C13°C
26 Oct
15°C13°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
25%
16°C14°C
27 Oct
57%
15°C12°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
16°C13°C
28 Oct
83%
16°C14°C
Thursday
22 Oct
15°C13°C
29 Oct
54%
16°C13°C
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is 423 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Santa Barbara and San Francisco have 55 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and San Francisco takes around 1.4 hours.

What is the flight distance between Santa Barbara and San Francisco?

The flight distance between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is 423 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Santa Barbara and San Francisco?

Several carriers operate flights between Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Santa Barbara?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santa Barbara and New York, Sacramento, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Roanoke.

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

What airports are near Santa Barbara?

The main airport in Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal. It is also served by Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, San Luis Obispo County Regional, Meadows Field, Santa Maria Public, Los Angeles International.

What airports are near San Francisco?

The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Which airlines fly between Santa Barbara and San Francisco?

Currently, you can fly between Santa Barbara and San Francisco with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Santa Barbara and San Francisco?

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