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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC) from $293

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

Round-trip from

$286
From Santa Barbara to San Jose
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 74% on the overall cost on flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 40 days in advance, which can save you up to 67% on flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 40 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $169. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $246.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

August can be a great time to fly to San Jose from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $187. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $54. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose as you normally would.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and San Jose. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/75:56 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop23h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$434
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/74:00 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$442
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/76:00 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops23h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$462
Mon 6/106:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/229:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$509
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/118:50 amSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$524
Tue 6/46:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$527
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$620
Sat 6/151:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/166:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$657
Sat 6/151:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/166:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$735

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and San Jose. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sun 6/95:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/227:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$685
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1610:30 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$887
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:40 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$895

Cheap Santa Barbara to San Jose flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Prices were last updated on May 20, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to San Jose in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 6/106:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/229:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$509
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/118:50 amSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$524
Tue 6/46:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$527
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$620
Sat 6/151:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/166:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$657
Sun 6/95:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/227:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$685
Sat 6/151:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/166:48 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$735
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1610:30 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$887
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:40 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop18h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$895

Santa Barbara to San Jose 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and San Jose in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to San Jose in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/75:56 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop23h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$434
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/74:00 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$442
Fri 10/46:46 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/76:00 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops23h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$462
Mon 6/106:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/229:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$509
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/118:50 amSJC - SBA
2 stops25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$524
Tue 6/46:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$527
Tue 6/411:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$620
Sat 6/151:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/166:50 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$657
Sun 6/95:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/227:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$685

One-way flights to San Jose from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose can use the search form above.
Wed 7/34:11 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$293
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops23h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$318
Sun 7/147:28 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$326
Sun 7/147:28 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$382

Find flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

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$434 - $895

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Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/4

1 stop13h 28m

San Jose

Mon 10/7

1 stop23h 54m

$434

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/4

1 stop13h 28m

San Jose

Mon 10/7

2 stops25h 50m

$442

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/4

2 stops15h 02m

San Jose

Mon 10/7

2 stops23h 50m

$462

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/10

1 stop17h 39m

San Jose

Sat 6/22

1 stop12h 33m

$509

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/4

2 stops21h 35m

San Jose

Tue 6/11

2 stops25h 34m

$524

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/4

2 stops14h 49m

San Jose

Tue 6/11

1 stop10h 48m

$527

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/9

1 stop16h 48m

San Jose

Sat 6/22

1 stop14h 18m

$685

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/16

1 stop12h 29m

San Jose

Sun 6/16

2 stops25h 24m

$887

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/16

1 stop9h 51m

San Jose

Sun 6/16

1 stop18h 11m

$895

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Deals found on 5/19

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to San Jose flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Jose by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose is currently $330 while a round-trip flight costs $596. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$298

February

$296

March

$334

April

$320

May

$337

June

$388

July

$371

August

$301

September

$286

October

$297

November

$326

December

$318

Temperature and rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJC

Temperature

50 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated May 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Jose to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,894 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,472 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,163 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $434, but on average you can expect to pay $614.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $434. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $685 round trip.

  • What does SBA to SJC mean?

    This is defined as Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and San Jose Airport (SJC). Codes like San Jose Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to San Jose flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to San Jose flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to San Jose flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to San Jose flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to San Jose flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/19.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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