Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 262 miles (422 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from OAK to SBA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
OAK to SBA with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
OAK to SBA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from OAK to SBA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
How far is Oakland from Santa Barbara by plane?
Oakland (OAK) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are 262 miles (422 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does OAK to SBA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for OAK to SBA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Oakland and Santa Barbara?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through San Diego.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.