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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
-
SAN
8h 35m
2 stops
$142Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 11:45 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pm
SAN
-
SBA
5h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
-
SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$157United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:52 am
SAN
-
SBA
4h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 11:54 pm
SBA
-
SAN
5h 36m
1 stop
$172United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 3:19 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 20mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 03mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
8:37 pm - 12:36 am
SAN
-
SBA
3h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 8:12 pm
SBA
-
SAN
5h 42m
1 stop
$182United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
8:37 pm - 12:36 am
SAN
-
SBA
3h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:20 am
SBA
-
SAN
3h 50m
1 stop
$191United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:39 am
SAN
-
SBA
3h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
-
SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$197United Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:11 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 12mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 7:16 am
SBA
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SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$212Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:39 am
SAN
-
SBA
3h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:22 am
SBA
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SAN
4h 02m
1 stop
$216United Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 13
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
5h 45m
1 stop
SBA12:00 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 20
SBA5:48 pmSanta Barbara
5h 52m
1 stop
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$157
United Airlines
Jun 2
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
4h 37m
1 stop
SBA11:52 amSanta Barbara
Jun 2
SBA6:18 pmSanta Barbara
5h 36m
1 stop
SAN11:54 pmSan Diego
$172
United Airlines
Apr 3
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
3h 59m
1 stop
SBA12:36 amSanta Barbara
Apr 12
SBA2:30 pmSanta Barbara
5h 42m
1 stop
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
$182

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 24
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
1h 10m
SBA11:45 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 26
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$147
Alaska Airlines
May 21
SAN1:59 pmSan Diego
1h 20m
SBA3:19 pmSanta Barbara
May 24
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 03m
SAN7:03 amSan Diego
$177
Alaska Airlines
Jul 22
SAN9:59 pmSan Diego
1h 12m
SBA11:11 pmSanta Barbara
Jul 26
SBA6:12 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:16 amSan 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 February 16, 2026.
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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 3/18

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

1:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$142

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

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 3/13

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/20

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$157

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 6/2

7:15 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

6:18 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$172

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/21

1:59 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$177

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 4/3

8:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop3h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/12

2:30 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$182

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

8:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop3h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/19

6:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 50m

$191

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 3/6

8:50 pm-12:39 am

1 stop3h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/8

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$197

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 7/22

9:59 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/26

6:12 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$212

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 3/6

8:50 pm-12:39 am

1 stop3h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 02m

$216

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

As of February 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$157

Fastest flight time

2h 59m

Direct flights

Wed, Thu, 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 $157
The fastest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 2h 59m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Santa Barbara on Wednesday, Thursday, 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 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,299 reviews
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