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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles from $49

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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 11:45 pm
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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2:00 pm - 7:05 pm
SAN
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SBA
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:40 am
SBA
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SAN
5h 05m
1 stop
$101Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 5:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:50 am
SBA
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SAN
5h 20m
1 stop
$109Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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SBA
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:50 am
SBA
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SAN
5h 20m
1 stop
$114Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
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SAN
3h 45m
1 stop
$117Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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SBA
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
$119Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 10:30 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 35m
2 stops
$122Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 11:45 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 11:45 pm
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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6:30 pm - 10:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
$142Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Apr 25
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
1h 10m
SBA11:45 pmSanta Barbara
May 2
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$97
Alaska Airlines
Apr 25
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
1h 10m
SBA11:45 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 26
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$127
Alaska Airlines
Apr 24
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
1h 10m
SBA11:45 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 26
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$137

Southwest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 25
SAN2:00 pmSan Diego
5h 05m
1 stop
SBA7:05 pmSanta Barbara
May 2
SBA6:35 amSanta Barbara
5h 05m
1 stop
SAN11:40 amSan Diego
$101
Southwest
Apr 21
SAN11:30 amSan Diego
6h 20m
1 stop
SBA5:50 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 28
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
5h 20m
1 stop
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
$109
Southwest
Apr 21
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
7h 05m
2 stops
SBA1:35 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 28
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
5h 20m
1 stop
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
$114

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
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SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$97

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

6:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 05m

$101

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/21

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$109

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$114

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$117

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$119

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

1:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$122

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$127

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 4/24

10:35 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/28

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$142

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

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $157. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $197.

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

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What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to Santa Barbara.

How have San Diego to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN to SBA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

3h 59m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 3h 59m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Santa Barbara every day.
There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From San Diego there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).
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  • 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 59m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,052 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,428 reviews
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