CA $291 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $291 for one-way flights and CA $479 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $249 - CA $1,193 per traveller.

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Flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA - SAN) route information
Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $479
Distance
306 km

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Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from Santa Barbara currently is just CA $479 rising to CA $1,552.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

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Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip journey from SBA to San Diego Airport was CA $479. Fares this good don't last forever, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SBA to SAN?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you incur a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your getaway, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines will allow you to move your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When looking for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to SAN flights, you'll see a "No change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Airport?
Consider bringing your own entertainment (like some downloaded podcasts), as it takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes to arrive at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) from Santa Barbara Airport. A good pair of noise-cancelling headphones will be useful too.
How far is the flight from SBA to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
With a flight distance of 310 kilometres, it's just a short hop from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to SAN. It might be a quick journey, but it's still worth bringing something to keep you entertained on board.
Which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (AS) will take you from SBA to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) safely and reliably. Take your pick of 0 flights each month on this route.
Are Santa Barbara Airport to SAN flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to SAN emerging a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices so far in advance.

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