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

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264 mi airlines 15/wk
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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
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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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Barbara to Oakland
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 264 mi 1h 15m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SBA–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 73H, 7S7 1h15-1h20 58%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, SBA to OAK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to OAK.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
349
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
SBA → OAK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
89%
Return
OAK → SBA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 424 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

SBA–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 424 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 264 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SBA to OAK. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, SNA, PSP, SMF, SAN, TUS, EGE, OMA, DFW, HOU, DAL, AUS, BNA, IAD, PHL, PBI, LAS, DEN, LAX, PHX, SLC, PDX, SEA, ONT and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OAK to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and HHR. 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 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).