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$176+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SAN
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

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September

Average price

$413
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/197:27 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/256:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/18$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 5/26:00 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Sat 5/310:30 amSAN - SBA
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/176:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/247:19 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/199:57 amSBA - SAN
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/197:30 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,455

Find flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego 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 20, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/19

7:27 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 44m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

6:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$300

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/2

6:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

10:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$307

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/17

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

7:19 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$327

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

2:29 pm-9:17 am

2 stops18h 48m

$176

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

6:20 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 12m

$194

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Santa Barbara-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-San Diego 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 Santa Barbara-San Diego 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 Santa Barbara to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SBA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Diego. 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 Santa Barbara to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $300, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $307 and $327, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego 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 Santa Barbara to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Santa Barbara to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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