Santa Barbara to Oakland (SBA–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SBA–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 7S7 | 1h10-1h25 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→OAK | SBP→OAK | BUR→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 72 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | – | 90 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 45m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
SBA–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SBA to OAK
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SBA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to OAK is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (424 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).