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 $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $255, and Alaska Airlines, from $409. United Airlines is currently priced 37% 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?

$128 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 $133 and $178, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Santa Barbara. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 20 days in advance, which can save you up to 84% on flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 20 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $174. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $259.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Santa Barbara from San Diego average $201. You can even find prices in October for less than $201, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $94. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$250 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$128 (United Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$506

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
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 March 26, 2025.

Wed 4/1610:16 amSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/167:01 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$250

Tue 4/225:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$255

Fri 5/99:59 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/166:27 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop14h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$409

Wed 8/1310:54 amSAN - SBA

2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/310:15 amSBA - SAN

2 stops10h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$1,225

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Wed 4/1610:16 amSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/167:01 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$250

Tue 4/225:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$255

Fri 5/99:59 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/166:27 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop14h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$409

Wed 8/1310:54 amSAN - SBA

2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/310:15 amSBA - SAN

2 stops10h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$1,225

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
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Tue 4/17:45 amSAN - SBA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/66:00 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$507

Tue 4/11:00 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Sun 4/65:45 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$517

Wed 4/1610:16 amSAN - SBA

1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/167:01 pmSBA - SAN

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$250

Sat 4/197:35 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops13h 35mAlaska Airlines

Thu 4/245:34 pmSBA - SAN

2 stops14h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$538

Tue 4/225:40 pmSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - SAN

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$255

One-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Tue 4/157:45 amSAN - SBA

1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$128

Tue 4/152:05 pmSAN - SBA

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$133

Tue 6/38:17 amSAN - SBA

2 stops9h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$178

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SAN - SBA

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Wed 4/16

10:16 am-1:37 pm

1 stop3h 21m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

7:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 17m

$250

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/22

5:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

6:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 25m

$255

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 5/9

9:59 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

6:27 pm-8:42 am

1 stop14h 15m

$409

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 8/13

10:54 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

10:15 am-8:21 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$1,225

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/15

7:45 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$128

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 4/15

2:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$133

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Tue 6/3

8:17 am-5:34 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$178

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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?

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

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

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

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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 $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $255, and Alaska Airlines, from $409. United Airlines is currently priced 37% 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?
$128 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 $133 and $178, 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 $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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$240	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$299	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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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 March.

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.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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

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 March 26, 2025.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

Related info for your journey

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara round-trip?

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

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

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

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