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 1 day ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $117 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$137 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $137 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$142 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $142 found 3 days ago
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$445 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$445
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $445 found 3 days ago
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$809 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$809
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $809 found 3 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
$222 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$255 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 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,583 reviews)
"Beautiful property, perfect for couples and families."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$171 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$198 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (6,305 reviews)
"No valet, no luggage assistance, no room service. Pool area was poorly maintained and sad. However the bed was amazing, room was clean and location was great."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,870 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, east walking to Little Italy restaurants and cafes"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

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
$304 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$349 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,735 reviews)
"The floors of our room were atrocious. My daughter was wearing brand-new white socks, Within five minutes they were black. Once they did another cleaning, it was a lot better. Around the property, you could tell landscaping maintenance isn’t their strongest point. I was facing the garden lanai, I ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$171 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$198 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (6,305 reviews)
"No valet, no luggage assistance, no room service. Pool area was poorly maintained and sad. However the bed was amazing, room was clean and location was great."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
$225 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$261 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! (4,048 reviews)
"Great room Nice view No one bothered us Very accommodating Bar needs to be revamped"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$171 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$198 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (6,305 reviews)
"No valet, no luggage assistance, no room service. Pool area was poorly maintained and sad. However the bed was amazing, room was clean and location was great."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$222 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$255 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 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,583 reviews)
"Beautiful property, perfect for couples and families."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$175 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$201 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,082 reviews)
"Perfect stay if you are needing to go to the base for anything or stay close to airport"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$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! (1,492 reviews)
"I was really satisfied with this hotel. I wasn’t expecting a resort, but a clean hotel where I could sleep. Staff was very friendly. Room size was just right!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$90 total
Jul 14 - Jul 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 (2,148 reviews)
"Seedy motel in a bad part of town. It’s close to sea world but that’s about all it has going for it. The rooms were clean, but the room had roaches. Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
$143 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$164 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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! (3,765 reviews)
"Is great hotel to stay with my family, clean room staff , is nices places to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
$275 nightly
The price is $317 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$317 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,260 reviews)
"While Relaxing on a San Diego vacation, Bahia Resort is definitely the place… Location is at its best, centrally located in Mission beach -which is a short walk, or enjoy property beach fronts. Surrounded by restaurants and drinking holes nearby, there is no need to leave the property. Bianchii Pizza ..."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$284 nightly
The price is $326 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$326 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (4,430 reviews)
"Amazing location"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$341 nightly
The price is $392 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$392 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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...
"Loved it. Could update the pool area a bit."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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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