Direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Santa Barbara

United States

United States

SBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance
192 miles  ·  (309 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 10 minutes
Airlines
  • Alaska
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757
  • Embraer 175

San Diego to Santa Barbara Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SAN to SBA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Santa Barbara

What is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

🌿 🍇  Warm Mediterranean

In Santa Barbara, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.

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Santa Barbara is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between April and September, as most rainfall occurs from October to February.

Airlines flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Diego to Santa Barbara

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from San Diego SAN to Santa Barbara SBA. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Alaska
Alaska flight schedulefrom San Diego to Santa Barbara

Alaska is a member of Oneworld
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Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom San Diego to Santa Barbara

Southwest Airlines flights start in August
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San Diego to Santa Barbara Flights

Flights from SAN to SBA are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 10:55 - 22:39. The earliest flight departs at 10:55, the last flight departs at 22:39. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. The flight distance between San Diego and Santa Barbara is 192 miles (or 309 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Santa Barbara?

There are 2 airports in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

How many flights per week are there from SAN to SBA?

There are 4 flights per week flying from San Diego to Santa Barbara (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

1 hour and 10 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

How far is Santa Barbara from San Diego?

The distance from San Diego to Santa Barbara is 192 miles (309 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SAN airport to SBA airport?

Alaska and Southwest Airlines are flying nonstop from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

What alliances have direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

What classes are available from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Aircraft types that fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The earliest flight departs at 10:55 from San Diego and arrives at 11:55 at Santa Barbara.

What is the latest flight available from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The latest flight departs at 22:39 from San Diego and arrives at 23:55 at Santa Barbara.

Non-stop flights from SAN to SBA

192 miles (309 km)  ·  1h 10m

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1 passenger
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