$69+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SAN
Apr 29 — May 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San DiegoExplore 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 30, 2026.
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 30, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/192:03 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$130
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/210:35 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/255:20 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/27![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/135:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/31:55 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/285:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:30 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/25:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:30 am
SAN
- SBA
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29![Southwest logo]()
$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/44:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/61:55 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/281:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/145:20 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 5/165:20 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/256:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/278:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/204:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/2311:30 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$190
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 30, 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 30, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/22:53 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/51:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/26:25 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:55 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/196:30 am
SAN
- SBA
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/28![Southwest logo]()
$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 stop3h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 5/166:05 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 4/266:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2811:01 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28![United Airlines logo]()
$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/66:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/1010:32 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 6/121:42 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/1510:32 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 8/141:42 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/1712:49 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/256:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 5/21:35 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26![United Airlines logo]()
$227
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Data last updated March 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Data last updated March 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/204:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/2311:30 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/255:20 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/27![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/235:20 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 4/266:50 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30![Southwest logo]()
$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/242:53 pm
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/110:35 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/245:20 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Fri 5/110:00 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25![Southwest logo]()
$228
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/210:35 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/256:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/278:37 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/256:30 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 5/21:35 pm
SAN
- SBA
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26![United Airlines logo]()
$227
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/281:06 pm
SAN
- SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/262:30 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 4/286:36 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/285:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:30 am
SAN
- SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26![Southwest logo]()
$162
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 30, 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 30, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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
Deal found 3/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$69
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/254:11 pm
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25![United Airlines logo]()
$79
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/285:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29![Southwest logo]()
$84
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/276:00 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28![United Airlines logo]()
$106
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/266:00 am
SBA
- SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$109
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/284:10 pm
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/28![Southwest logo]()
$111
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/226:00 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$119
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/245:20 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/27![Southwest logo]()
$124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/266:00 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28![United Airlines logo]()
$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/245:30 am
SBA
- SAN
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25![Southwest logo]()
$144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/256:00 am
SBA
- SAN
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$154
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 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $130 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $69 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $156 |
Good round-trip deal | $177 or less |
Good one-way deal | $108 or less |
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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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/2
2:53 pm-3:57 pm
Nonstop1h 04m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
1:06 pm-2:16 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
$137
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/2
6:25 am-10:09 am
1 stop3h 44m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
10:55 am-1:39 pm
1 stop2h 44m
$157
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/15
2:20 pm-5:24 pm
1 stop3h 04m
San Diego
Sat 5/16
6:05 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop5h 39m
$197
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sun 4/26
6:30 am-10:20 am
1 stop3h 50m
San Diego
Tue 4/28
11:01 am-1:49 pm
1 stop2h 48m
$197
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/12
5:30 am-2:20 pm
2 stops8h 50m
San Diego
Tue 5/19
6:30 am-1:35 pm
2 stops7h 05m
$207
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Thu 8/6
6:00 am-7:04 am
Nonstop1h 04m
San Diego
Mon 8/10
10:32 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
$217
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Fri 6/12
1:42 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
San Diego
Mon 6/15
10:32 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
$217
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Fri 8/14
1:42 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
San Diego
Mon 8/17
12:49 pm-2:02 pm
Nonstop1h 13m
$217
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/25
6:30 am-10:20 am
1 stop3h 50m
San Diego
Sat 5/2
1:35 pm-5:53 pm
1 stop4h 18m
$227
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraSan Diego
SBA - SAN
SBASAN
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/28
6:30 am-10:20 am
1 stop3h 50m
$79
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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 |
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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego (average of $79). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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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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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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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$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |