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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles from $59

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Alaska Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 3:17 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 5:03 pm
SBA
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SAN
1h 02mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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2:03 pm - 3:17 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 5:03 pm
SBA
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SAN
1h 02mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 2
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2:03 pm - 3:17 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 03mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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8:32 pm - 11:44 pm
SAN
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SBA
3h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:51 am
SBA
-
SAN
5h 36m
1 stop
$162United Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:17 am
SAN
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SBA
2h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 11:54 pm
SBA
-
SAN
5h 36m
1 stop
$167United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 6:10 pm
SBA
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SAN
7h 45m
1 stop
$172Southwest
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 8:20 am
SBA
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SAN
3h 20m
1 stop
$177Southwest
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 11:55 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 16mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 3:33 pm
SBA
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SAN
1h 05mnonstop
$182Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 11:55 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 16mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$187Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 3:45 pm
SAN
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SBA
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 1:25 pm
SBA
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SAN
0h 55mnonstop
$191Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 1
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego
3h 12m
1 stop
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 2
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
5h 36m
1 stop
SAN11:51 amSan Diego
$162
United Airlines
Jun 3
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
2h 57m
1 stop
SBA9:17 amSanta Barbara
Jun 7
SBA6:18 pmSanta Barbara
5h 36m
1 stop
SAN11:54 pmSan Diego
$167
United Airlines
Jun 6
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
3h 02m
1 stop
SBA9:17 amSanta Barbara
Jun 12
SBA6:18 pmSanta Barbara
5h 36m
1 stop
SAN11:54 pmSan Diego
$197

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 30
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
1h 14m
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 2
SBA4:01 pmSanta Barbara
1h 02m
SAN5:03 pmSan Diego
$137
Alaska Airlines
Jun 1
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
1h 14m
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 2
SBA4:01 pmSanta Barbara
1h 02m
SAN5:03 pmSan Diego
$147
Alaska Airlines
Jun 5
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
1h 14m
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 8
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 03m
SAN7:03 amSan Diego
$157

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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 5/30

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

4:01 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 6/1

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

4:01 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 6/5

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$157

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 6/1

8:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

6:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 36m

$162

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 6/3

6:20 am-9:17 am

1 stop2h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/7

6:18 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$167

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 6/8

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

10:25 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$172

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 6/5

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop3h 20m

$177

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 6/9

10:39 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

2:28 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$182

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 6/8

10:39 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$187
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 8/29

2:50 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$191

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from San Diego, with most prices found around $0. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of March, then departing from San Diego during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $0.

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

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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 May 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 51% 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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Best Price Found

$68

Fastest flight time

0h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $68. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $217.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 0h 55m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

  • 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 0h 55m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,352 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,698 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Santa Barbara

    Alaska Airlines operates around 8 flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $217, but momondo users have found Alaska Airlines deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara from as low as $137 round-trip. Alaska Airlines has been scored 7.9/10 in 12,352 reviews.

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