How to find cheap flights to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is $1,627. A return plane ticket to SBP right now is $1,586.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to San Luis Obispo, where San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Best time to go to San Luis Obispo
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to San Luis Obispo is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SBP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience San Luis Obispo at its liveliest, lock in your flights to SBP for May. Taking a trip during high seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to San Luis Obispo then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. San Luis Obispo is warmest in August, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 5ºC (41ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
June is the driest month in San Luis Obispo. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
It's rainiest in December, which gets around five days of wet weather.
Flying to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP): What you need to know
Fly to San Luis Obispo without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport:
American Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 82% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a smart pick when reserving your SBP plane ticket.
SBP is located in the UTC-8 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to SBP. Book a room at one of these hotels near San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central San Luis Obispo from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
The distance from SBP to central San Luis Obispo is about 8 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to SBP, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
San Luis Obispo comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
San Luis Obispo highlights
These top sights should be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to San Luis Obispo:
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: Located around 0.48 kilometres southwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Performing Arts Centre: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the heart of San Luis Obispo.
How to get to Santa Maria from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
On your way to the nearby city of Santa Maria? It's about 48 kilometres from SBP. Give yourself around 30 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you're travelling to Santa Maria on public transport.
Travelling from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Lompoc
Lompoc is around 72 kilometres from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 4 hours 35 minutes.
The drive time to Lompoc is roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of the United States
Craving more adventure? Los Angeles is a must-do while you're in the United States. It's around 257 kilometres southeast of San Luis Obispo and features Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl. The closest airport to this city is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
San Jose is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it roughly 257 kilometres northwest of San Luis Obispo. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley rank among the top sights. You can arrive here through San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).
About 177 kilometres northeast of San Luis Obispo, Fresno is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Flying into Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
