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Cheapest round-trip
$88
Typical prices: $132-$217
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/27Mon 8/31
SBA - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$45
Typical prices: $88-$143
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Mon 8/31
SBA - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 0h 59m
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 4:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 04mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
$88Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 11:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 50mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 5:05 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
0h 55mnonstop
$97Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 05mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 2:47 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 17mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 11:35 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 11:55 amSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 00mnonstop
$97Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 4:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:47 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 17mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 12:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 1:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 00mnonstop
$97Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:31 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
5h 26m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:03 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 18m1 stop Los Angeles
$167United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:31 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
5h 26m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 10:09 amSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
3h 54m1 stop San Francisco
$167United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:22 pm - 3:24 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 02mnonstop
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9:57 am - 9:30 amSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
23h 33m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$363Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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6:00 am - 7:05 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAN San Diego
1h 05mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 1:34 pmSAN  San Diego-SBA Santa Barbara
22h 04m3 stops Calgary Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland
$602Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from Santa Barbara usually cost between $132 and $217 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $88 on Alaska Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 31).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Santa Barbara, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $391 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $167, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

  • Can I reserve a long-term parking spot at SBA?

    No, SBA Parking does not accept reservations. The Long-Term Parking Lot is located across the street from the terminal, but it tends to have limited space. If this lot is full, use the Economy Lot on Lopez Road, where you can catch a shuttle to the Santa Barbara Airport terminals about every 15 minutes.

  • Does SBA have private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes, if you are a traveling mom who would like to breastfeed in private or who needs to pump before your flight to San Diego, you can use the Mamava lactation suite located airside at Gate 2 of the SBA terminal. This freestanding unit features seating, a table, a USB port, an electrical outlet, a coat hook, and a mirror.

  • Can I rent a car at the San Diego Airport?

    Yes. You will find all rental car agencies are housed outside the airport in the Rental Car Center, in a separate building. When you exit baggage claim at the Arrivals curb, you can get a free shuttle to your car agency. Some agencies at SAN are Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Firefly, and others.

  • Where is the USO at the San Diego Airport?

    The USO at the San Diego Airport is located landside in Terminal 2. This military lounge offers its services and facilities free of charge to active duty members of the US military and their families. Some amenities of this lounge are refreshments, comfortable seating, TV, showers, unlimited domestic telephone calls, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego was $45 for a one-way ticket and $88 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $132 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $216 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $202 or less round-trip.
  • Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is located in the city of Goleta, California, just north of Santa Barbara. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is also located on the Pacific coast, but further south in California, just a few miles north of the US-Mexican border. (SAN) serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and others.
  • Flying from SBA to SAN, it's unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight. However, you can find several flights with one stop. For instance, an American Airlines flight stops in Phoenix, United flights often stop in San Francisco, and Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego often stop in Seattle.
  • If you want to stay overnight near the Santa Barbara Airport before your flight to San Diego, consider booking into the Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara / Goleta or the Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara / Goleta. Under 5min from SBA, these hotels feature free breakfast, a restaurant, wheelchair accessibility, a business center, gym, and pool.
  • If you want to relax and unwind before you head out into San Diego, you can visit one of the Be Relax Spas at SAN. You can find these spas at Gate 26 and 36 in Terminal 2. these retail spa outlets are open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
  • The volunteer organization Traveler’s Aid is available at SAN every day from 8 am to 11 pm in baggage claim. Travelers Aid can assist passengers who unexpectedly need someplace to stay, need transportation, have had money lost or stolen, or other calamities.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
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Direct departures

Santa Barbara to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San Diego to Santa Barbara

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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