Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$147	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is currently $147
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway	$337	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to San Diego is currently $337
Cheapest business class flights	$297	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is currently $297

Fastest flight	1 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 1 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–400
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–400

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Alaska

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $340–940

14 weekly nonstop flights

SBA - SAN Every day

54 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SAN Every day
Southwest

from $211

Typical price: $215–450

683 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SAN Every day
United

from $167

Typical price: $175–385

414 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SAN Every day
American

from $563

Typical price: $600–900

85 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $150 to $400.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $147, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $167, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $563, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego starts at $147 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 14 nonstop flights and 54 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 683 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego are:

United offers 414 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 85 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $147, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $167, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $563, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.

Alaska flies direct from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

There are 14 Alaska direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and San Diego at price $337 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Alaska flies direct from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

There are 14 Alaska direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego start at $147 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego start at $297 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego start at $147 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Barbara and San Diego starts at $337 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and San Diego at price $337 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.