Santa Barbara to Oakland (SBA–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SBA–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 73H, 7S7 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→OAK | BUR→OAK | LAX→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 86 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 108 | 83 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 50m | 0h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SBA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to OAK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (424 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Hawthorne (HHR).