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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles from $123

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Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:05 pmSAN-SBA
4h 35m1 stop
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5:40 am - 10:20 amSBA-SAN
4h 40m1 stop
$237Southwest
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mar., sep. 16 - mar., sep. 23
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:05 pmSAN-SBA
4h 35m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 8:55 pmSBA-SAN
6h 45m2 stops
$242Southwest
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mar., sep. 16 - mar., sep. 23
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 10:25 pmSAN-SBA
5h 25m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 10:00 pmSBA-SAN
3h 25m1 stop
$245Southwest
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lun., sep. 15 - lun., sep. 22
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1:58 pm - 10:14 pmSAN-SBA
8h 16m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:55 amSBA-SAN
15h 55m1 stop
$263United Airlines
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mar., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 16
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 9:05 pmSAN-SBA
7h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 8:55 pmSBA-SAN
6h 45m2 stops
$277Southwest
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mar., sep. 16 - mar., sep. 23
United Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:59 amSAN-SBA
16h 38m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:55 amSBA-SAN
15h 55m1 stop
$283United Airlines
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vie., sep. 12 - mar., sep. 16
United Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:14 pmSAN-SBA
4h 18m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 8:48 pmSBA-SAN
4h 48m1 stop
$296United Airlines
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vie., sep. 12 - lun., sep. 15
United Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 11:44 pmSAN-SBA
3h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 7:57 pmSBA-SAN
2h 51m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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dom., dic. 7 - vie., dic. 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 pmSAN-SBA
13h 34m2 stops
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7:30 am - 9:40 pmSBA-SAN
14h 10m2 stops
$692Alaska Airlines
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dom., ago. 31 - jue., sep. 4
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8:00 am - 7:49 pmSAN-SBA
11h 49m2 stops
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7:30 am - 6:19 pmSBA-SAN
10h 49m2 stops
$1,146Alaska Airlines
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lun., sep. 1 - vie., sep. 5

Southwest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 16
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
4h 35m
1 stop
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 23
SBA5:40 amSanta Barbara
4h 40m
1 stop
SAN10:20 amSan Diego
$237
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Southwest
Sep 16
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
4h 35m
1 stop
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 23
SBA2:10 pmSanta Barbara
6h 45m
2 stops
SAN8:55 pmSan Diego
$242
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Southwest
Sep 15
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
5h 25m
1 stop
SBA10:25 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 22
SBA6:35 pmSanta Barbara
3h 25m
1 stop
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
$245
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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
Sep 9
SAN1:58 pmSan Diego
8h 16m
1 stop
SBA10:14 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 16
SBA4:00 pmSanta Barbara
15h 55m
1 stop
SAN7:55 amSan Diego
$263
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United Airlines
Sep 12
SAN7:21 pmSan Diego
16h 38m
1 stop
SBA11:59 amSanta Barbara
Sep 16
SBA4:00 pmSanta Barbara
15h 55m
1 stop
SAN7:55 amSan Diego
$283
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United Airlines
Sep 12
SAN5:56 pmSan Diego
4h 18m
1 stop
SBA10:14 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 15
SBA4:00 pmSanta Barbara
4h 48m
1 stop
SAN8:48 pmSan Diego
$296
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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 agosto 18, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

mar. 9/16

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/23

5:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 40m

$237

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

mar. 9/16

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/23

2:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$242

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

lun. 9/15

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

lun. 9/22

6:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$245

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

mar. 9/9

1:58 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/16

4:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$263

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

mar. 9/16

1:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/23

2:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$277

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

vie. 9/12

7:21 pm-11:59 am

1 stop16h 38m

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/16

4:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$283

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

vie. 9/12

5:56 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Santa Barbara

lun. 9/15

4:00 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$296

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

dom. 12/7

8:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 04m

Santa Barbara

vie. 12/19

5:06 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop2h 51m

$307

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

dom. 8/31

6:15 am-7:49 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Santa Barbara

jue. 9/4

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$692

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

lun. 9/1

8:00 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/5

7:30 am-6:19 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$1,146

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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 month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from San Diego, with most prices found around $258. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of October, then departing from San Diego during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $290.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $305. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday 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 $489.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Barbara is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the morning for as low as $385. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $479 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from San Diego in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

As of August 2025, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 1% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Best Price Found

$123

Fastest flight time

2h 59m

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 $123. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $237.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 2h 59m
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)
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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 04m.

  • 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 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
SouthwestPriceFrom $242Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $257Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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