Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara from $146

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Flight information for San Diego to Santa Barbara
(SAN to SBA)

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Best Price Found

$146

Fastest flight time

3h 32m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $146. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $284.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 3h 32m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Diego Airport - Santa Barbara Airport.
There is 1 airport near Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara (SBA)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

March. The cheapest time of year to fly to Santa Barbara from San Diego is March. Most expensive is January

What is the cheapest day to depart San Diego for Santa Barbara?

Thursday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Thursday. The most expensive is typically Wednesday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

At noon. San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 65% more expensive in the morning than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara from San Diego?

Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest San Diego to Santa Barbara flight route?

San Diego - Santa Barbara. Fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara for the best San Diego - Santa Barbara flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Diego to Santa Barbara flights?

28 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara is approximately 28 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Santa Barbara flight.

When you’re planning your trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara, the most popular airport-to-airport route is San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly out of when traveling to Santa Barbara, you can try flying out of Ontario Airport (in Ontario), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), or Palm Springs Airport (in Palm Springs). You may be looking for an airport near Santa Barbara Airport to land at when traveling from San Diego and luckily, there are options! You can try Los Angeles Airport which is located in Los Angeles, Burbank Bob Hope Airport which is located in Burbank, or San Luis Obispo County Airport which is located in San Luis Obispo. In June, $91 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from San Diego to Santa Barbara which you can find when you fly SNA — LAX.

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$138
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$134
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Ontario Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)$368
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)$307
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)$218
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)$370
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara by changing tabs
United Airlines
Jul 6
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
19h 53m
1 stop
SBA12:07 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 13
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
16h 20m
1 stop
SAN5:32 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 29
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
3h 43m
1 stop
SBA5:58 amSanta Barbara
Jul 6
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
6h 26m
1 stop
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 12
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
20h 00m
1 stop
SBA5:57 amSanta Barbara
Jul 15
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
16h 02m
1 stop
SAN5:14 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 12
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
17h 31m
2 stops
SBA7:46 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 15
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
6h 26m
1 stop
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Jul 5
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
9h 49m
2 stops
SBA7:46 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 12
SBA2:00 amSanta Barbara
11h 55m
2 stops
SAN1:55 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 5
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
3h 32m
1 stop
SBA7:46 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 12
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
14h 44m
2 stops
SAN3:56 amSan Diego

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, view some of our deals below provided by United Airlines
United Airlines
Sep 12
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
9h 24m
1 stop
SBA4:54 pmSanta Barbara
United Airlines
Jul 19
SAN3:26 pmSan Diego
4h 33m
1 stop
SBA7:59 pmSanta Barbara
United Airlines
Sep 12
SAN2:32 amSan Diego
14h 22m
2 stops
SBA4:54 pmSanta Barbara

Search last-minute flights to Santa Barbara from San Diego

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara
United Airlines
Jun 15
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
5h 47m
1 stop
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 17
SBA2:30 amSanta Barbara
3h 04m
1 stop
SAN5:34 amSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Jun 15
SAN2:20 amSan Diego
5h 38m
2 stops
SBA7:58 amSanta Barbara
Jun 17
SBA2:30 amSanta Barbara
11h 34m
2 stops
SAN2:04 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 16
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
19h 48m
1 stop
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 18
SBA2:30 amSanta Barbara
3h 04m
1 stop
SAN5:34 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 17
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
3h 20m
1 stop
SBA7:34 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 19
SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara
3h 52m
1 stop
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 15
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
5h 47m
1 stop
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 17
SBA2:00 amSanta Barbara
17h 59m
2 stops
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 17
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
3h 20m
1 stop
SBA7:34 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 19
SBA2:00 amSanta Barbara
17h 59m
2 stops
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,046 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,143 reviews
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 6
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
19h 53m
1 stop
SBA12:07 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 13
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
16h 20m
1 stop
SAN5:32 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 29
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
3h 43m
1 stop
SBA5:58 amSanta Barbara
Jul 6
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
6h 26m
1 stop
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 12
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
20h 00m
1 stop
SBA5:57 amSanta Barbara
Jul 15
SBA1:12 pmSanta Barbara
16h 02m
1 stop
SAN5:14 amSan Diego

  • How far is San Diego to Santa Barbara by plane?

    Santa Barbara is 187.9 mi away from San Diego. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 20m.


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