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 1h 13m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 192 mi between San Diego and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $246. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

$86+ Flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $357 and $436 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $156 on Alaska Airlines (May 21-May 24).

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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 December 15, 2025.

Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$264

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$287

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$292

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$333

Mon 12/225:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/292:08 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$342

Fri 12/2611:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$347

Mon 12/158:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$354

Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:30 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$369

Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:33 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$383

Fri 12/268:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$388

Sat 12/2710:05 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Sat 1/35:35 amSBA - SAN

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$390

Tue 12/237:40 amSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/252:08 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$397

Best flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Thu 5/219:59 pmSAN - SBA

Nonstop1h 13mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/243:10 pmSBA - SAN

Nonstop1h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$156

Wed 2/186:10 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/256:00 amSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$171

Wed 2/186:50 amSAN - SBA

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Wed 2/253:00 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$176

Mon 1/58:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/82:17 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$174

Mon 1/55:35 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Thu 1/86:00 amSBA - SAN

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$209

Fri 2/136:10 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/165:48 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$197

Sat 1/174:00 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$237

Mon 3/1611:03 amSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/242:10 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$237

Thu 5/218:50 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/244:00 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$278

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$287

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/158:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$354

Mon 12/225:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/292:08 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$342

Fri 12/2611:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$347

Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$264

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$287

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$292

Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$333

Mon 1/58:45 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop2h 57mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/82:17 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$174

Mon 1/55:35 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Thu 1/86:00 amSBA - SAN

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$209

Sat 1/174:00 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$237

One-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Mon 1/124:00 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$86

Wed 1/143:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$89

Mon 1/122:00 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$91

Sat 6/139:59 pmSAN - SBA

Nonstop1h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$99

Sat 1/106:00 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$116

Sat 6/136:15 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$118

Sun 2/156:15 amSAN - SBA

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$119

Thu 3/127:50 amSAN - SBA

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$136

Sat 2/142:25 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$149

Sat 3/146:00 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$156

Sun 1/116:30 amSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$160

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$156 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$86 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$404

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Depart

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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/21

9:59 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/24

3:10 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$156

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$171

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 1/5

8:45 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop2h 57m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

2:17 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$174

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$176

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 2/13

6:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$197

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 1/5

5:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$209

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sat 1/17

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:06 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$237

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 3/16

11:03 am-5:07 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/24

2:10 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$237

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 5/21

8:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop2h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/24

4:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$278

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 12/28

11:12 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

7:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 00m

$287

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

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 1h 13m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 192 mi between San Diego and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $246. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$330	Average$441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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