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$151+ 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$288
(Southwest)

One-way from

$151
(United Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Santa Barbara flights.
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 35% potential price drop
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/175:40 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/1810:55 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$288
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/188:49 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/212:10 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/295:14 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/210:32 amSBA - SAN
2 stops21h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,204

Find flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 12/17

5:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/18

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$288

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 12/18

8:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/21

2:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$334

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 12/19

6:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$151

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 12/19

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$158

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Thu 12/12

5:09 pm-10:14 am

2 stops17h 05m

$224

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Deals found on 11/19

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 November.
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 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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?

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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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 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.
  • 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 $288. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Southwest is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $151 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $224, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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