Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SJC to SBA flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJC and SBA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
R 2,258 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,446. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJC to SBA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SJC:
Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SBA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Santa Barbara's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara
You'll find SBA at 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to central Santa Barbara has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santa Barbara. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santa Barbara is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to SBA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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