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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles from $79

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8:35 am - 2:20 pm
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SBA
5h 45m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:10 pm
SBA
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SAN
4h 10m
1 stop
$137Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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9:40 am - 2:20 pm
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SBA
4h 40m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:25 pm
SBA
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SAN
6h 25m
2 stops
$142Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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5:25 pm - 9:10 pm
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SBA
3h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 8:35 am
SBA
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SAN
3h 00m
1 stop
$147Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19
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3:40 pm - 9:10 pm
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 11:15 am
SBA
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SAN
5h 40m
2 stops
$152Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19
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6:15 am - 11:55 am
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SBA
5h 40m
1 stop
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2:17 pm - 6:44 pm
SBA
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SAN
4h 27m
1 stop
$157United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:15 am - 12:00 pm
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SBA
5h 45m
1 stop
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5:48 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
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SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$167United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:10 pm - 11:52 pm
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SBA
5h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:40 pm
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SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$177United Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
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7:30 am - 12:05 pm
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SBA
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 7:15 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 15m
2 stops
$214Southwest
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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12:49 pm - 5:49 pm
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SBA
5h 00m
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6:00 am - 10:39 am
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4h 39m
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$217United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
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4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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SBA
6h 30m
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6:20 am - 10:27 am
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SAN
4h 07m
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$218United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 4

Southwest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 28
SAN7:25 amSan Diego
6h 10m
1 stop
SBA1:35 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 29
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
3h 25m
1 stop
SAN8:55 amSan Diego
$117
Southwest
Apr 28
SAN7:25 amSan Diego
6h 10m
1 stop
SBA1:35 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 29
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
8h 50m
2 stops
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
$122
Southwest
Apr 28
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
7h 10m
2 stops
SBA1:35 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 29
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
8h 50m
2 stops
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
$128

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 5
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
5h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Feb 7
SBA2:17 pmSanta Barbara
4h 27m
1 stop
SAN6:44 pmSan Diego
$157
United Airlines
Apr 26
SAN8:39 pmSan Diego
3h 57m
1 stop
SBA12:36 amSanta Barbara
Apr 29
SBA8:33 pmSanta Barbara
3h 56m
1 stop
SAN12:29 amSan Diego
$167
United Airlines
Feb 13
SAN6:10 pmSan Diego
5h 42m
1 stop
SBA11:52 pmSanta Barbara
Feb 20
SBA5:48 pmSanta Barbara
5h 52m
1 stop
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$177

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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 January 15, 2026.
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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 2/24

8:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 2/24

9:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$142

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/18

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 00m

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/18

3:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:35 am-11:15 am

2 stops5h 40m

$152

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

2:17 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$157

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$167

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 2/13

6:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$177

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 2/5

7:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$214

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/11

12:49 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$217

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

6:20 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 07m

$218

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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 April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from San Diego, with most prices found around $234. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of April, then departing from San Diego during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $257.

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

As of January 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 22% 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

$141

Fastest flight time

2h 40m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best flight deal from San Diego to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $141
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 2h 40m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Santa Barbara on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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 2h 40m.

  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Rating
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Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $246Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,163 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $330Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,258 reviews
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