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Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN - SBA) from $143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Santa Barbara. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 50% on flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $188. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $228.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from San Diego average $180. You can even find prices in September for less than $180, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $138. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 14%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SBA?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap San Diego to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/116:35 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/151:47 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$346
Wed 7/108:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/176:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$380
Tue 7/97:00 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1010:45 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$386
Tue 7/98:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:24 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$400
Wed 7/107:26 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/171:47 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$460
Thu 7/118:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$461
Wed 7/108:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/171:47 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$509
Thu 7/115:40 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops19h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/152:01 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$577
Wed 6/127:20 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/136:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$606

San Diego to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 8/258:45 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/266:28 amSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$282
Thu 9/126:16 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/156:28 amSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$286
Sat 10/59:00 amSAN - SBA
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/121:10 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$323
Thu 7/116:35 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/151:47 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$346
Sun 8/256:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/266:28 amSBA - SAN
3 stops14h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$356
Sat 10/511:34 amSAN - SBA
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/125:15 amSBA - SAN
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$363
Wed 7/108:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/176:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$380
Tue 7/97:00 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1010:45 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$386
Tue 7/98:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:24 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$400

San Diego to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
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Thu 6/206:25 amSAN - SBA
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/206:39 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop44h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$988
Thu 6/206:20 amSAN - SBA
2 stops7h 01mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/206:03 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop15h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,482
Thu 6/206:15 amSAN - SBA
2 stops5h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/208:44 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,966

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 10/211:59 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$143
Sat 7/137:26 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$173
Fri 7/126:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$193
Fri 7/128:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$222
Fri 7/128:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$232
Mon 10/216:49 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$247
Sat 7/138:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$253
Tue 6/182:30 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$303
Sat 7/136:16 amSAN - SBA
3 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$457

Find flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$282 - $577

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 8/25

1 stop3h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/26

1 stop6h 01m

$282

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 9/12

1 stop5h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/15

1 stop6h 01m

$286

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 10/5

1 stop12h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/12

1 stop9h 01m

$323

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 7/11

1 stop3h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/15

1 stop6h 31m

$346

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 8/25

1 stop5h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/26

3 stops14h 07m

$356

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 10/5

1 stop9h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/12

2 stops18h 29m

$363

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 7/10

2 stops13h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/17

1 stop3h 36m

$380

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 8/25

2 stops17h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/26

1 stop21h 07m

$468

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 7/11

2 stops19h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/15

2 stops20h 40m

$577

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 13, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $282, but on average you can expect to pay $482.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $1,000?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara round-trip from $282. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SAN to SBA mean?

    Great question - SAN to SBA just means San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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