Flights from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA from $84

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Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best SBA to SAN flight in 2022: compare Santa Barbara to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego, book at least 43 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 60% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $173 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $223.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to San Diego from Santa Barbara average $154. You can even find prices in April for less than $154, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $75. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 88% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

One-way flights to San Diego from Santa Barbara

The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

9:40 am - 10:40 am

Alaska Airlines

Nonstop

1h 00m

SBA - SAN

$89

8:50 am - 11:04 am

American Airlines

1 Stop

50h 14m

SBA - SAN

$358

9:51 am - 7:33 pm

United Airlines

2 Stops

9h 42m

SBA - SAN

$364

United

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From Santa Barbara to San Diego

Which airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $84, but on average you can expect to pay $197.

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 13 direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego is less than $1,519.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $400?

There are currently 17+ open flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

Currently priced at $84, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $196. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego one-way?

$49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $358, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (Santa Barbara - San Diego) can be booked for $98 on average our data indicates $1,370 when flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to San Diego from Santa Barbara?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to San Diego within the United States

Most visitors from Santa Barbara need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Diego.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Diego.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.

Do I need a test to fly back to Santa Barbara from San Diego?

Returning to Santa Barbara from San Diego

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Santa Barbara.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering Santa Barbara.

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0h 59m

71.6 °F

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Airports servicing Santa Barbara

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How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best SBA to SAN flight in 2022: compare Santa Barbara to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN)?

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

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From Santa Barbara to San Diego

Which airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to San Diego for under $400?

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

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego one-way?

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