$59+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN - SBA)
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SAN — SBA
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/74:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
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Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 11/1212:40 pm -
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Deal found 9/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
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Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
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Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
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1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$162
Best flights from San Diego to Santa BarbaraDiscover 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
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Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/610:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
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Nonstop1h 02m
Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/282:20 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 11/97:50 pm -
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1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
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Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 10/410:30 am -
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Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 12/312:35 pm -
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/28:00 pm -
1 stop4h 05m
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$157
Last-minute flights from San Diego to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
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Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/31:05 pm -
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Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/58:00 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/512:45 pm -
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1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/63:25 pm -
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1 stop3h 20m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
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Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Mon 10/2612:30 pm -
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Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/2612:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 05m
Thu 10/295:30 am -
1 stop3h 15m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$147
One-way flights from San Diego to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/3010:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
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Deal found 9/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/172:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$69
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/301:45 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$74
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sun 10/410:30 pm -
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Deal found 9/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$79
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/137:15 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$84
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/95:00 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$89
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
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Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$94
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
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Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$99
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
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Deal found 9/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$101
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 11/612:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$105
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
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Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$109
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
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Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$111
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 September 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $157 |
Good round-trip deal | $127 or less |
Good one-way deal | $48 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Thu 12/3
9:59 pm-11:12 pm
Nonstop1h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Sat 10/17
2:15 pm-3:20 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Sat 12/5
1:15 pm-2:28 pm
Nonstop1h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Mon 11/2
12:40 pm-1:58 pm
Nonstop1h 18m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Fri 10/23
12:45 pm-1:50 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$79
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Sun 3/7
9:59 pm-11:12 pm
Nonstop1h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$94
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Tue 11/3
2:30 pm-5:28 pm
1 stop2h 58m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$124
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Mon 10/19
12:45 pm-1:50 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/26
6:35 am-11:15 am
1 stop4h 40m
$127
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Wed 10/28
2:20 pm-9:10 pm
2 stops6h 50m
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
11:10 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop0h 55m
$132
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN San Diego - SBA Santa Barbara
SANSBA
San Diego
Mon 10/5
12:45 pm-1:50 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/6
2:05 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops8h 05m
$132
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 September 10, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $117 and $187 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $117 on Southwest (Oct 7-Oct 14).
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 September 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$97 | Average$177 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$113 | Average$168 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |