$154+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 enero 17, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $241 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $154 (Southwest) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $461 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 enero 17, 2025.
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 enero 17, 2025.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
lun. 2/10
6:20 am-3:29 pm
1 stop9h 09m
Santa Barbara
mar. 2/11
4:19 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 14m
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
vie. 2/21
10:59 am-2:21 pm
1 stop3h 22m
Santa Barbara
lun. 2/24
6:00 am-10:15 am
1 stop4h 15m
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
vie. 4/25
7:35 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop3h 35m
Santa Barbara
sáb. 4/26
12:10 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop4h 55m
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
vie. 2/21
7:00 am-11:20 am
1 stop4h 20m
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
mié. 2/19
6:15 am-6:37 pm
1 stop12h 22m
San DiegoSanta Barbara
SAN - SBA
SANSBA
San Diego
mié. 3/19
1:21 pm-8:12 pm
1 stop6h 51m
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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | 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.
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 $353). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 enero 17, 2025.
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 enero 17, 2025.
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
Food
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Comfort
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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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$240 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |