$59 Cheap flight deals from Santa Maria (SBA) to Carlsbad (SAN)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Santa Maria to Carlsbad

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14
SMX
Santa Maria Public
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$530 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$530
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Santa Maria Public to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at $530 found 3 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 13
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$547 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$547
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from San Luis Obispo County Regional to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $547 found 1 day ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SMX
Santa Maria Public
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$759 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$759
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Santa Maria Public to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $759 found 1 day ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Mar 7
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$832 Roundtrip, just found
$832
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Santa Barbara Municipal to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Mar 7, priced at $832 just found

Airfares from $59 One Way, $97 Round Trip from Santa Maria to Carlsbad

Prices starting at $97 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to Carlsbad were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$97 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $97 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
SBP
San Luis Obispo
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $117 found 3 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $157 found 5 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $157 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
SBP
San Luis Obispo
SAN
San Diego
$277 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $277 found 1 day ago

Carlsbad economy flight packages

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The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Mar 6 - Mar 8

2 night stay

San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $606, price is now $440 per person
$440
per person
found 1 hour ago
We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was clean and specious, and the service staff were nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Mar 6 - Mar 8

2 night stay

San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $698, price is now $479 per person
$479
per person
just found
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5.0-star property

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)

Mar 6 - Mar 8

2 night stay

San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,054, price is now $840 per person
$840
per person
found 1 hour ago
Very nice and right on the beach!

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

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Carlsbad first class flight packages

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The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar
3.0-star property

The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar

8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)

Mar 19 - Mar 22

3 night stay

Santa Maria (SMX) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,550, price is now $1,271 per person
$1,271
per person
found 22 hours ago
overall, a nice stay. decor very spot on in keeping classic feel. Beautiful bar. Staffed with ABSOLUTELY lovely people! Only non-positives; no elevator, no fridge, portable AC unit.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Mar 19 - Mar 22

3 night stay

Santa Maria (SMX) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,672, price is now $1,274 per person
$1,274
per person
found 22 hours ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kona Kai San Diego
4.0-star property

Kona Kai San Diego

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Mar 19 - Mar 22

3 night stay

Santa Maria (SMX) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,801, price is now $1,441 per person
$1,441
per person
found 22 hours ago
When we travel to San Diego, we always stay on Shelter Island because we like the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price, Kona Kai is not worth the amount of money you pay to stay there. The resort was nice, but the cost of the rooms and resort fees are excessive. I believe the other hotels on the island are just as nice and far more affordable. Other issues: the bar at the adult pool closed at 5pm on Thursday, the hair dryer in our room was sticking with hair on it, the bathroom door was a barn door and did not lock- very little privacy, and the room was a bit dusty. My family enjoyed the fire pits at night fall and our view of the marina was nice.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Destination Airport IATA Code
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