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Alaska Airlines Logo
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
$137Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:06 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 10:09 am
SBA
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SAN
3h 44m
1 stop
$152United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
United Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 11:44 pm
SAN
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SBA
3h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 am
SBA
-
SAN
4h 08m
1 stop
$157United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 3:17 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 10:30 pm
SBA
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SAN
6h 20m
1 stop
$184Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 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
$187Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
4:06 pm - 10:44 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:58 am
SBA
-
SAN
3h 43m
1 stop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 11:44 pm
SAN
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SBA
3h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 am
SBA
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SAN
4h 08m
1 stop
$211United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 5:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:30 pm
SBA
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SAN
7h 20m
2 stops
$212Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 11:55 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 16mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 4:15 pm
SBA
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SAN
1h 02mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24

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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 19
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
1h 14m
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
May 27
SBA4:01 pmSanta Barbara
1h 02m
SAN5:03 pmSan Diego
$137
Alaska Airlines
Jun 9
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
1h 14m
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 16
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$177
Alaska Airlines
May 21
SAN10:39 pmSan Diego
1h 16m
SBA11:55 pmSanta Barbara
May 24
SBA3:13 pmSanta Barbara
1h 02m
SAN4:15 pmSan Diego
$217

Southwest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
May 19
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
4h 20m
1 stop
SBA10:50 pmSanta Barbara
May 21
SBA4:10 pmSanta Barbara
6h 20m
1 stop
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
$184
Southwest
Sep 9
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
0h 55m
SBA5:05 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 14
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
0h 55m
SAN1:25 pmSan Diego
$187
Southwest
May 20
SAN11:30 amSan Diego
6h 20m
1 stop
SBA5:50 pmSanta Barbara
May 27
SBA2:10 pmSanta Barbara
7h 20m
2 stops
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
$212

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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 April 29, 2026.
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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 5/19

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 5/19

1:35 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/20

6:25 am-10:09 am

1 stop3h 44m

$152

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 5/23

8:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$157

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 6/9

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$177

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$184
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 9/9

4:10 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

12:30 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$187

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 9/9

4:06 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

6:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 43m

$197

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/28

8:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$211

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 5/20

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

2:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$212

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:39 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/24

3:13 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$217

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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 April 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 76% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Best Price Found

$108

Fastest flight time

0h 55m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $108. 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 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Alaska Airlines.
There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From San Diego there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).

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?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,312 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,680 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Santa Barbara

    Alaska Airlines operates around 14 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 12,312 reviews.

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