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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC) from $237

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 7/13. 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.
SBA — SJC
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 June 9, 2024.

Round-trip from

$284
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 $168. 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to 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 Santa Barbara to San Jose flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/154:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$446
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/153:47 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$460
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/44:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$464
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops23h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/44:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$479
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop23h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/159:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$497
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/49:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$513
Sat 7/61:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/136:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$607
Sat 7/61:52 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/136:15 amSJC - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$623
Sat 7/61:52 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/136:15 amSJC - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$725

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 8/306:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/28:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop20h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$407
Fri 8/306:50 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/28:55 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops15h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$412
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/154:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$446
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/153:47 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$460
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/44:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$464
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops23h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/44:44 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$479
Fri 8/3012:39 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops20h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/212:16 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops23h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$487
Mon 7/86:34 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop23h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/159:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$497
Wed 7/32:01 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/49:55 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$513

Santa Barbara to San Jose flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Santa Barbara to San Jose for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Santa Barbara to San Jose. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Fri 6/144:11 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:14 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,029
Fri 6/148:44 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/167:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,313
Fri 6/148:44 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:55 amSJC - SBA
2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,318

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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.
Sat 7/136:03 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$237
Sat 7/131:52 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$251
Sun 7/147:28 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop13h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$307
Sun 7/147:28 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops18h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$340
Sat 6/151:10 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop23h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$492
Sat 6/156:39 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$502
Mon 6/175:15 amSBA - SJC
1 stop15h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$574
Sat 6/155:50 amSBA - SJC
2 stops9h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$633
Sat 6/156:03 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops22h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/7$804

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$407 - $791

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Price

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

1 stop16h 31m

San Jose

Mon 9/2

1 stop20h 33m

$407

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

1 stop23h 05m

San Jose

Mon 9/2

2 stops15h 04m

$412

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/8

2 stops19h 01m

San Jose

Mon 7/15

2 stops24h 29m

$446

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/8

2 stops19h 01m

San Jose

Mon 7/15

1 stop18h 41m

$460

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

2 stops20h 25m

San Jose

Mon 9/2

2 stops23h 43m

$487

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/8

1 stop23h 25m

San Jose

Mon 7/15

1 stop19h 18m

$497

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/6

1 stop8h 42m

San Jose

Sat 7/13

2 stops10h 58m

$607

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/6

1 stop8h 42m

San Jose

Sat 7/13

1 stop6h 57m

$623

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/26

1 stop15h 54m

San Jose

Fri 6/28

2 stops15h 42m

$791

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/8

What is the cheapest day 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 June 2, 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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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 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 June 9, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Alaska 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
9,245 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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
9,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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
10,661 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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
14,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • 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 $407, but on average you can expect to pay $595.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to San Jose for under $1,100?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • 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 $407. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $791 round trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $237. Users have also found prices from $492 and $574 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 6/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $284). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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.

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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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