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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $102 or round trip flights from $199.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Santa Barbara to San Diego

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is about 309.84 km. The most popular month to San Diego is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $102
Cheapest return ticket price $199
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 309.84 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

The cheapest time for Santa Barbara to San Diego flights: Aug 10 to Aug 17 — one way flight prices from $102.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Santa Barbara to San Diego based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $808.

  • How many airports are there in San Diego (SAN)?

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