Direct flights from Oakland to Santa Barbara
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from OAK to SBA.
Flight time: about 47m 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 SWA697 | 5:08p | 47m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA590 | 6:03p | 46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA590 | 6:06p | 46m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA590 | 6:24p | 48m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA356 | 6:48p | 47m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA849 | 7:35p | 47m | Sat |
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The route
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Nonstop from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has 7 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 every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 47m 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 47m.