Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Heading off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SBA and OAK include:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is C$150. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$336. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from SBA to OAK, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The journey from central Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SBA? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Book a hotel near OAK if you're taking a late flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the center of Oakland is around 17 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 38 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Oakland in May.
Lock in your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to visit Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SBA to OAK in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 17ºC then.
More about Oakland
Once you've booked your flights from SBA to OAK, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Oakland. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Lake Merritt and Jack London Square are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Oakland itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fox Theater.
Complete your Oakland trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Oakland.