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$59+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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 January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/243:40 pm
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Wed 2/253:00 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
SAN
-
SBA
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Thu 2/265:40 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$152
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/2110:14 pm
SAN
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/243:12 pm
SBA
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:05 pm
SAN
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/236:00 am
SBA
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/2011:05 am
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 2/226:23 am
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/246:15 am
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 3/275:48 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/242:30 pm
SAN
-
SBA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Fri 3/275:20 am
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/214:25 pm
SAN
-
SBA
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Thu 4/235:20 am
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/246:30 am
SAN
-
SBA
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 2/285:48 pm
SBA
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$217

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$511

Good round-trip deal

$141 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
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

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 2/24

9:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$137

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 3/3

3:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$142

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/18

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

4:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 2/24

9:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

6:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$147

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:14 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/24

3:12 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$157

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/28

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$59

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$69

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$69

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 4/27

5:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$74

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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 San Diego to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santa Barbara 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 San Diego-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara (average of $68). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Santa Barbara in 5h 30m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 192 mi between San Diego and Santa Barbara.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara round-trip from $246. United Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $157, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (San Diego - Santa Barbara), is priced around $137.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara (average of $68). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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

Discover the top airline 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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