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Cheapest one-way trip
$ 80
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
$ 160
Cheapest round-trip
$ 92
Average round-trip
$ 210
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Travelers usually depart from Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Barbara railway station, or Santa Barbara, CA - Univ of California station when they travel from Santa Barbara to Oakland. Book your trip to arrive at Oakland International, Oakland Jack London Square, Oakland, West Oakland Station, or Oakland, CA - Coliseum/Airport Station. The distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is 424 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WN, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Santa Barbara and Oakland have 63 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Oakland, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | - | 9 | 16 |
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| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | 10 min before flight | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Oakland?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and Oakland takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
The flight distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is 424 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
Several carriers operate flights between Santa Barbara and Oakland. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include WN.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santa Barbara?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santa Barbara and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco, Roanoke, Oran, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Oakland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Oakland and London, Bellingham, Vilnius, Athens, Dublin, Tallinn, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manchester, Burbank, Prague, Edmonton, Washington, D.C., Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Birmingham, Riga, Mexico City, Orlando.
Which airports are there in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is mainly served by Santa Barbara Municipal. But there are other airports nearby, including Santa Cruz Island Airport.
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, Santa Maria Public, Meadows Field, Cable, Hawthorne Municipal, Los Angeles International.
What airports are near Oakland?
The main airport in Oakland is Oakland International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Monterey Regional, Buchanan Field.
What buses and trains depart from Santa Barbara?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Santa Barbara, including Amtrak train.
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