Oakland to Santa Barbara (OAK–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2897
WN Southwest
73H
1:25 PM
PDT T2
2:35 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4096
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
PDT T2
5:30 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1903
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
PDT T2
5:50 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4137
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
PDT
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2631
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
PDT
7:55 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1464
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
PDT
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1742
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
PDT
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1932
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
PDT
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Oakland to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 264 mi 1h 10m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

OAK–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7S7 1h10 83%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OAK to SBA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → SBA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
40%
Return
SBA → OAK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric OAK→SBA SFO→SBA SJC→SBA
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 14 92 1
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 44m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Barbara is 0 hours the same as Oakland.
OAK: PDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 424 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.

OAK–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 424 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 264 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from OAK to SBA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, SAN, PSP, SFO, BFI, TEX, DAL, OMA, HOU, DFW, MDW, CHS, SEA, PBI, DEN, LAX, LAS, SLC, PHX, ONT, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OAK to SBA

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OAK to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to SBA ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (424 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).