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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego from $49

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Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 3:57 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 2:16 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 10mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
-
SAN
3h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:05 pm
SAN
-
SBA
5h 35m
1 stop
$117Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
-
SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:05 pm
SAN
-
SBA
5h 35m
1 stop
$122Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 03mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 3:17 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1h 14mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:54 am
SBA
-
SAN
3h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
SAN
-
SBA
4h 30m
1 stop
$157United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 am
SBA
-
SAN
4h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:17 am
SAN
-
SBA
2h 57m
1 stop
$177United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:51 am - 6:19 pm
SAN
-
SBA
7h 28m
1 stop
$191Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 3:57 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:51 am - 6:19 pm
SAN
-
SBA
7h 28m
1 stop
$200Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 9:55 am
SBA
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SAN
14h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 2:16 pm
SAN
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SBA
1h 10mnonstop
$201Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:50 pm
SAN
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SBA
4h 20m
1 stop
$203Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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Alaska Airlines
Apr 22
SBA2:53 pmSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN3:57 pmSan Diego
Apr 25
SAN1:06 pmSan Diego
1h 10m
SBA2:16 pmSanta Barbara
$97
Alaska Airlines
May 15
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 03m
SAN7:03 amSan Diego
May 17
SAN10:39 pmSan Diego
1h 16m
SBA11:55 pmSanta Barbara
$147
Alaska Airlines
May 5
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
1h 04m
SAN7:04 amSan Diego
May 6
SAN10:51 amSan Diego
7h 28m
1 stop
SBA6:19 pmSanta Barbara
$191

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 22
SBA10:10 amSanta Barbara
3h 45m
1 stop
SAN1:55 pmSan Diego
Apr 25
SAN3:30 pmSan Diego
5h 35m
1 stop
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
$117
Southwest
Apr 22
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
8h 50m
2 stops
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
Apr 25
SAN3:30 pmSan Diego
5h 35m
1 stop
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
$122
Southwest
May 13
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
8h 50m
2 stops
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
May 20
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
4h 20m
1 stop
SBA10:50 pmSanta Barbara
$203

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Price

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

2:53 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

1:06 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

10:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$117

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$122

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

San Diego

Fri 5/22

2:03 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$147

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

11:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$157

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

San Diego

Mon 6/8

6:20 am-9:17 am

1 stop2h 57m

$177

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:51 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$191

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

2:53 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:51 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$200

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

7:07 pm-9:55 am

1 stop14h 48m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

1:06 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$201

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$203

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

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 Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $184. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $447. 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 $211. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $289.

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Best Price Found

$230

Fastest flight time

3h 04m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $230. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $162.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 3h 04m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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  • 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 3h 04m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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Rating
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Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,973 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $146Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,303 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,371 reviews
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