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

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Cheap Flights from SBA to SAN starting at $59 One Way, $120 Round Trip

Prices starting at $120 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$120 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $120 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$129 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $129 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$135 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $135 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$139 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $139 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$140 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $140 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,470 reviews)
Pool was fantastic! Rooms were very clean and big…. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating…. Want to single out Ahmed at the pool…..was so nice and very helpful! Great guy. But everyone was great as well. My son loved the French toast at the restaurant in the bay tower. Overall a fantastic ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$211 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,156 reviews)
Front desk was amazing! Clean and the view was beautiful!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,390 reviews)
Mildly clean and quiet at night. Restroom upgrades are needed.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$270 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,546 reviews)
Beautiful grounds, food and service is top notch!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,390 reviews)
Mildly clean and quiet at night. Restroom upgrades are needed.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$266 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$308 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,541 reviews)
It was an excellent trip! I love this place. Will be staying here from now on

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$211 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,156 reviews)
Front desk was amazing! Clean and the view was beautiful!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,470 reviews)
Pool was fantastic! Rooms were very clean and big…. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating…. Want to single out Ahmed at the pool…..was so nice and very helpful! Great guy. But everyone was great as well. My son loved the French toast at the restaurant in the bay tower. Overall a fantastic ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$162 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
Breakfast was great. Great location.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$107 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,369 reviews)
The room is clean and since we had the room located at the back it's quiet. Checking in with them next time since it's close to my sons place.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$72 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,110 reviews)
Needs upgrading but decent for price Careful police be hot here

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$106 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$121 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,678 reviews)
Nice pulling jacuzzi restaurants right there has smoking patio area

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$217 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$250 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,981 reviews)
Great location and the staff we encountered were extremely helpful and nice. The elevator in the hotel is like amusement ride [scary} and the bathroom in the jr suite was a little small otherwise very nice

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$263 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,265 reviews)
Convenient location if you are going to Seaworld!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$305 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$351 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,218 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
Old hotel, no microwave in rooms. Beautiful area on beach. But 1970ish style needs Major upgrading. Walkway cement crumbling, dangerous! 3 days I payed over 1600 dollars.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SBA to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SBA to SAN?
Nonstop flights aren't an option when it comes to flying from Santa Barbara Airport to SAN. However, there are a number of carriers that operate on this route with only one simple stopover, including Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego Airport?
Traveling from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) will take you at least 4 hours and 11 minutes. Savor a wine and watch a show or two — this is a great opportunity to sit back and unwind.
How many hours flight from SBA to SAN?
From SBA to SAN, you'll be traveling for roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes. Get cozy, order a wine and take out your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Indulge in some people-watching, tuck into some takeaway, get the blood flowing again ... Airport stopovers don't have to be a drag! If you're traveling from Santa Barbara to San Diego, there are no direct flights. Plan to make at least one stop somewhere.

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