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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles from $59

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles departing on 8/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
12:49 pm - 2:02 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 13mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$111Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:47 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 17mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 05mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
-
SBA
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 9:30 pm
SBA
-
SAN
3h 45m
1 stop
$127Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
-
SBA
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 8:55 pm
SBA
-
SAN
7h 10m
2 stops
$132Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:25 pm
SAN
-
SBA
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 8:20 am
SBA
-
SAN
3h 15m
1 stop
$137Southwest
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
-
SBA
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 8:55 pm
SBA
-
SAN
7h 10m
2 stops
$142Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
-
SBA
5h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 1:00 pm
SBA
-
SAN
7h 15m
2 stops
$147Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:47 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 17mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 4:30 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
$148Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
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SBA
7h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 1:25 pm
SBA
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SAN
0h 55mnonstop
$152Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 2:40 pm
SAN
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SBA
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:25 am
SBA
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SAN
4h 55m
1 stop
$162Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

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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
Aug 24
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
4h 42m
1 stop
SBA11:57 amSanta Barbara
Aug 24
SBA4:06 pmSanta Barbara
6h 41m
1 stop
SAN10:47 pmSan Diego
$177
United Airlines
Oct 1
SAN3:56 pmSan Diego
6h 55m
1 stop
SBA10:51 pmSanta Barbara
Oct 8
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
4h 02m
1 stop
SAN10:17 amSan Diego
$191
United Airlines
Jul 23
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
2h 57m
1 stop
SBA9:17 amSanta Barbara
Jul 30
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
Aug 6
SAN12:49 pmSan Diego
1h 13m
SBA2:02 pmSanta Barbara
Aug 10
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
$111
Alaska Airlines
Sep 29
SAN1:30 pmSan Diego
1h 17m
SBA2:47 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 30
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 05m
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
$117
Alaska Airlines
Sep 23
SAN1:30 pmSan Diego
1h 17m
SBA2:47 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 25
SBA3:26 pmSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
$148

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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 June 28, 2026.
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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 8/6

12:49 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$111

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 9/29

1:30 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$117

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 8/11

4:10 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

5:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$127

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 8/11

4:10 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$132

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 7/25

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/1

5:05 am-8:20 am

1 stop3h 15m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 8/11

5:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$142

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 8/11

3:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

5:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 9/23

1:30 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/25

3:26 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$148

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 9/23

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/25

12:30 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$152

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 10/1

1:45 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/8

5:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

$162

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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 day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $177. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday 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 $217.

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 evening. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the evening for as low as $177. 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 at noon when prices are $212 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from San Diego at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

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What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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 June 2026, prices for San Diego to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 63% 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

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Best Price Found

$88

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 $88. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $177.
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 $117Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,587 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,899 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Santa Barbara

    Alaska Airlines operates around 13 flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $197, but momondo users have found Alaska Airlines deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara from as low as $117 round-trip. Alaska Airlines has been scored 7.9/10 in 12,588 reviews.

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