$59+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN)
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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SAN
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/241:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/101:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$132
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/154:01 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/171:15 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:00 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:00 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:55 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:31 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 4/167:20 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:50 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14![Southwest logo]()
$162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1111:01 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 4/58:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:16 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 4/198:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13![United Airlines logo]()
$197
Best flights from Santa Barbara to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:30 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14![Southwest logo]()
$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:30 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 5/28:45 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:00 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:00 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$142
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/214:01 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/2310:39 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:50 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14![Southwest logo]()
$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:20 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/178:30 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/3110:39 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:20 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Sun 4/198:30 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:25 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop12h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/51:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 4/196:50 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$242
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 4/58:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/66:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 4/811:01 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1111:01 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:31 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 4/167:20 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:50 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14![Southwest logo]()
$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:55 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:16 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 4/198:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13![United Airlines logo]()
$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/241:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/253:30 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:00 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:00 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$142
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$59
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/144:01 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$69
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$74
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14![Southwest logo]()
$79
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/224:01 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$99
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/126:18 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13![United Airlines logo]()
$109
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:05 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12![Southwest logo]()
$114
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:15 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$119
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:31 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14![United Airlines logo]()
$124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/152:20 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$129
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13![Southwest logo]()
$134
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $156 |
Good round-trip deal | $157 or less |
Good one-way deal | $177 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/25
6:00 am-7:04 am
Nonstop1h 04m
San Diego
Sat 5/2
1:06 pm-2:16 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
$117
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/28
2:10 pm-7:55 pm
1 stop5h 45m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
6:30 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop4h 20m
$137
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/25
10:00 am-6:45 pm
2 stops8h 45m
San Diego
Sat 5/2
2:00 pm-7:05 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$142
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Mon 4/13
4:10 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops6h 55m
San Diego
Mon 4/20
6:50 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop4h 35m
$162
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/21
4:01 pm-5:03 pm
Nonstop1h 02m
San Diego
Sat 5/23
10:39 pm-11:55 pm
Nonstop1h 16m
$177
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/15
5:20 am-8:30 am
1 stop3h 10m
San Diego
Sun 5/17
8:30 pm-12:05 am
1 stop3h 35m
$197
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/16
5:20 am-11:20 am
2 stops6h 00m
San Diego
Sun 4/19
8:30 pm-12:05 am
1 stop3h 35m
$202
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/25
2:30 pm-8:12 pm
1 stop5h 42m
San Diego
Sat 5/2
8:45 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop2h 59m
$217
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/30
6:00 am-7:03 am
Nonstop1h 03m
San Diego
Sun 5/31
10:39 pm-11:55 pm
Nonstop1h 16m
$217
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/14
7:25 am-8:11 pm
1 stop12h 46m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
1:06 pm-2:16 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
$240
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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$97 | Average$157 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |