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Flight deals from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £190. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.£85 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 12 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
San Jose.£104 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
San Jose.£113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
San Jose.£130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
San Jose.£131 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
San Jose.£137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £137, select.
San Jose.£278 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.
San Jose.£424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from £113
May
from £85
Jun
from £104
Jul
from £137
Aug
from £131
Sep
from £130
Oct
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Nov
from £278
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Jan
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Feb
from £424
Mar
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Alternative Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

3 miles from central San Jose
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from £85
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

4 miles from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

32 miles from central San Jose
from £67
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San Francisco International

33 miles from central San Jose
Cheapest
from £66
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Concord

46 miles from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

52 miles from central San Jose
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Sacramento Stockton

53 miles from central San Jose
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Santa Barbara to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£85
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose is £190. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose. But we found flights with one or more stops from £190.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Jose is usually May.
If you're flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 2.9 miles away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from £190.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and San Jose. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Travelling from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Santa Barbara (the location of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and San Jose are in the same timezone — UTC-7.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SBA to San Jose flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Located around 8 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara, SBA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near SBA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SBA land on schedule 84.29% of the time.

  • SBA is located at 500 Fowler Rd..

How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Jose

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose flight is £85. The cheapest price for a return flight is £190. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SBA to San Jose. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose ticket.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SBA to San Jose.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 4 miles from the centre of San Jose. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 10 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to SJC if you have a late flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SBA to San Jose.

  • The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are generally higher and attractions can get busy. Go to San Jose in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SBA to San Jose in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

More about San Jose

  • Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Jose, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House are just two of the big attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 310 miles south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 120 miles east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

Plan the rest of your trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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