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, $117 Round Trip

Prices starting at $117 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, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 8
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $117 found 5 days ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$120 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $120 found 21 hours ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$120 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $120 found 16 hours ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$130 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $130 found 16 hours ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$136 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $136 found 16 hours 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
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$245 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (3,578 reviews)
"View of the bay was nice. Will stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$173 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$201 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (6,220 reviews)
"Overall stay was good but the mattress in our room was horrible. It was the type of mattress you sink into but not in a good way. It felt like the mattress had not been changed in 10 years. Hopefully that’s just the room we got and not all rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$143 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$166 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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
$325 nightly
The price is $374 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$374 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$173 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$201 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (6,220 reviews)
"Overall stay was good but the mattress in our room was horrible. It was the type of mattress you sink into but not in a good way. It felt like the mattress had not been changed in 10 years. Hopefully that’s just the room we got and not all rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$265 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (4,026 reviews)
"Loved the location in Gaslamp Quarter! The pool area had many daytime events (21+) so the kids were not able to use the pool as much as we would have liked. Rooms were clean and facilities were nice."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$173 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$201 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (6,220 reviews)
"Overall stay was good but the mattress in our room was horrible. It was the type of mattress you sink into but not in a good way. It felt like the mattress had not been changed in 10 years. Hopefully that’s just the room we got and not all rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$245 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (3,578 reviews)
"View of the bay was nice. Will stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$168 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$193 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,072 reviews)
"Great experience as always!"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$126 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,486 reviews)
"We are very satisfied with staying at this hotel. Nice housekeeping comes every day and cleans everything, so the room is always clean. Parking is relatively easy compared to other places. Keep in mind that there is no microwave in the booked room, just a shared/communal one downstairs."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$91 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 (2,129 reviews)
"Bad cleaning and bad security"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$171 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (3,726 reviews)
"Room was next to the laundry, not sure if that is why, but got woken up each night around 2 or 3 am to what sounded like a jack hammer going off for a few seconds. Maybe a pump, or water hammer, but very loud and disturbing."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$295 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$340 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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 ...
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
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$292 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (4,395 reviews)
"PLEASE BE AWARE. THIS IS A MOTEL, NOT A HOTEL. I was a bit surprised when I got there after looking at the beautiful photos online and seeing 9.0 star rating. This is a drive-up to your room motel that has a standard motel layout. If you don't know the difference, then perhaps you won't care. I just ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$352 nightly
The price is $405 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$405 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,312 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"This was our first stay here. The resort itself is lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful, though no one went out of their way to help us. My allergies really started up inside our room. I dropped something behind the bed and had to move the mattress out of the way to retrieve it. I couldn't ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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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