Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK): 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 SBA to OAK
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
SBA to OAK with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
SBA to OAK: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SBA to OAK?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK).
How far is Santa Barbara from Oakland by plane?
Santa Barbara (SBA) and Oakland (OAK) 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 SBA to OAK cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SBA to OAK with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Santa Barbara and Oakland?
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 Alaska 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.