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Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN - SBA) from $119

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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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 June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$366

Round-trip from

$238
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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 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 50% on flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 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 $183. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $238.

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 $179. You can even find prices in October for less than $179, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $138. 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 10%.

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 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap San Diego to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/198:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/206:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$308
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$328
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$362
Fri 7/56:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/126:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$366
Wed 7/38:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/66:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$380
Fri 6/288:39 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/306:15 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$386
Fri 7/126:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:30 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$432
Wed 6/198:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/206:00 amSBA - SAN
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$435
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/255:15 amSBA - SAN
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$444

San Diego to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 8/236:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/252:26 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$272
Wed 6/198:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/206:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$308
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$328
Fri 8/238:00 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/256:28 amSBA - SAN
3 stops15h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$342
Mon 8/58:39 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/126:00 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$346
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/265:50 amSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$362
Fri 7/56:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/126:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$366
Fri 8/238:00 amSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/252:26 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$370
Wed 7/38:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/66:35 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$380

San Diego to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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Wed 6/127:20 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/128:44 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$466
Wed 6/127:20 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/128:44 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$637
Sat 6/157:20 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/158:44 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$666
Wed 6/126:15 amSAN - SBA
2 stops5h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/128:44 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$881
Sat 6/157:20 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/158:44 pmSBA - SAN
2 stops20h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$940

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 8/281:31 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$119
Tue 7/168:39 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop2h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$149
Fri 7/126:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$173
Sat 6/296:35 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$193
Tue 7/168:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$202
Sat 6/296:45 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$250
Fri 7/128:39 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$257
Thu 7/117:31 pmSAN - SBA
1 stop44h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$258
Sat 7/136:45 pmSAN - SBA
2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$273

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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$272 - $583

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 8/23

1 stop5h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/25

1 stop2h 54m

$272

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Wed 6/19

1 stop2h 56m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/20

1 stop6h 19m

$308

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 6/23

1 stop3h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/25

1 stop4h 28m

$328

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 8/23

1 stop4h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/25

3 stops15h 43m

$342

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 8/5

1 stop2h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/12

1 stop4h 11m

$346

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Sun 6/23

1 stop3h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/26

1 stop4h 31m

$362

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 7/5

1 stop3h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/12

1 stop3h 36m

$366

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Fri 8/23

2 stops13h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/25

1 stop2h 54m

$370

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 8/5

2 stops16h 26m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/12

2 stops20h 40m

$583

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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.
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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.
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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $272, but on average you can expect to pay $405.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Santa Barbara for under $500?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • 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 $272. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 31% 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?

    $119 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 American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $258 and $287, respectively.

  • What does SAN to SBA mean?

    Great question - SAN to SBA just means San Diego Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • 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 $359). Flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 San Diego to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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