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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego departing on 8/31. 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
3:26 pm - 4:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
$88Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 1:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
0h 55mnonstop
$97Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 05mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 11:35 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 3:45 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
0h 55mnonstop
$97Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 05mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:47 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 17mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 11:35 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 1:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 00mnonstop
$97Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
6:31 am - 11:35 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
5h 04m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 6:04 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 40m1 stop San Francisco
$157United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 7:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:56 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 56m1 stop Los Angeles
$157United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 3:24 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 02mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:57 am - 9:30 amSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
23h 33m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$363Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 04mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:28 amSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
26h 23m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,751Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19

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Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Aug 27
SBA3:26 pmSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
Aug 31
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
1h 20m
SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara
$88
Alaska Airlines
Sep 3
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 05m
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
Sep 9
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
1h 20m
SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara
$97
Alaska Airlines
Aug 29
SBA3:26 pmSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
Sep 5
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
1h 20m
SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara
$124

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 3
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
3h 20m
1 stop
SAN8:50 amSan Diego
Sep 7
SAN10:55 amSan Diego
1h 00m
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
$107
Southwest
Oct 28
SBA2:05 pmSanta Barbara
8h 00m
2 stops
SAN10:05 pmSan Diego
Nov 2
SAN12:15 pmSan Diego
1h 00m
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
$112
Southwest
Aug 28
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
0h 55m
SAN1:25 pmSan Diego
Sep 8
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
0h 55m
SBA5:05 pmSanta Barbara
$117

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego 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 August 8, 2026.
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Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/27

3:26 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

10:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$88
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

12:30 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Wed 9/16

4:10 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

San Diego

Thu 9/10

10:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

10:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

2:50 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

1:30 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

10:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Mon 11/2

12:15 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/4

6:31 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 04m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

1:24 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$157

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

2:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$157

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/26

2:22 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Mon 11/9

9:57 am-9:30 am

3 stops23h 33m

$363

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA Santa Barbara - SAN San Diego

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Wed 8/19

8:05 am-10:28 am

3 stops26h 23m

$1,751

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $127 to $217.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $88.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from Santa Barbara during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $142.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to San Diego is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $239. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $467. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $249. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $309.

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

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Barbara to San Diego 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 Santa Barbara to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Santa Barbara to San Diego.

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

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$151

Fastest flight time

0h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $151. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $202.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 0h 50m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego

  • How far is Santa Barbara to San Diego by plane?

    A flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego will travel around 187.9 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 0h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego 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 Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

  • What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $127Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,781 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,085 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Santa Barbara to San Diego

    Southwest operates around 3 flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $132, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego from as low as $97 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,216 reviews.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to San Diego

    The best Alaska Airlines deal for Santa Barbara to San Diego flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $127, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Alaska Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $216 round-trip. Alaska Airlines operates 12 flights out of Santa Barbara into San Diego in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 12,782 Alaska Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.9/10.

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Flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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