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$99+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN - SBA)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$346
From San Diego to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:58 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/36:52 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/239:25 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/254:25 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:05 amSAN - SBA
2 stops11h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/37:30 amSBA - SAN
2 stops11h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$363

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 8/27

1:58 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

6:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 23m

$197

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 8/23

9:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$208

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 8/27

8:05 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

7:30 am-7:22 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$363

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 8/27

1:58 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$99

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 10/8

2:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$164

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 8/27

10:33 am-7:49 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$187

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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 $353). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $197. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $208, and Alaska Airlines, from $354. United Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $164 and $187, respectively.

  • 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.

  • 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 $353). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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