Direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
3 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from OAK to SBA.
Flight time: about 51m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Oakland local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2611 | 4:15p | 53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3104 | 8:00p | 48m | Thu–Fri |
SouthwestThe route
One hop: OAK → SBADrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has 3 nonstop flights a week to Santa Barbara (SBA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of OAK and you're there.
This route flies on Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
The nonstop flight from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA) takes about 51m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Santa Barbara?
Driving from Oakland to Santa Barbara takes about 5h 5m, covering roughly 318 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 51m.