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 $69 One Way, $137 Round Trip

Prices starting at $137 for return flights and $69 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.

Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$137 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $137 found 10 hours ago
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$140 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $140 found 2 days ago
Sun, May 31 - Sat, Jun 6
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$151 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 31 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $151 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Sun, Jun 7, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$161 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $161 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
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$194 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (3,530 reviews)
Really bad, dissapointing.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$201 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (6,191 reviews)
Second time of staying here (Already booked for September!) Its just overall a super place to stay for the location, right opposite the Bay and a very short walk to the Santa Fe tram station. Great on site restaurant for breakfast and evening dinner, bit expensive yet cheaper than other local places. ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$161 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$186 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,039 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
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

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$203 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$235 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (3,654 reviews)
Great experience overall- everything met expectations

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$161 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$186 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,039 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$255 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$294 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (2,588 reviews)
Room was cl

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & 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.

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
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$201 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (6,191 reviews)
Second time of staying here (Already booked for September!) Its just overall a super place to stay for the location, right opposite the Bay and a very short walk to the Santa Fe tram station. Great on site restaurant for breakfast and evening dinner, bit expensive yet cheaper than other local places. ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$194 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (3,530 reviews)
Really bad, dissapointing.

Reviewed on May 8, 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 May 13 to May 14
$162 total
May 13 - May 14
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! (1,068 reviews)
I enjoyed the pool and was pleasantly surprised by both the comfortable temp and the quiet/all to myself experience 😁

Reviewed on May 9, 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 May 11 to May 12
$126 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,394 reviews)
Conveniently located off freeway. Amazing staff clean rooms definitely stay again

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$71 total
May 11 - May 12
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 (2,128 reviews)
It’s not cleaning

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$118 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (3,709 reviews)
Very clean room, housekeeping staff came every day and did a fantastic freshening up. Good quality linens. Pool and hot tub well with maintained.The restaurant on site was perfect for the location. This wasn't fancy, but was impeccably maintained. I would gladly stay here again

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$223 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$257 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (2,063 reviews)
Everyone was awesome! Scott did an amazing job with our check in too!

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$224 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$257 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (4,349 reviews)
Our stay was excellent!!! After spending the day on the beach it was nice coming into a clean fresh room every day. Winding down the evening with a quick soak in the hot tub was fabulous. Cant wait until next year!!!

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$295 nightly
The price is $339 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$339 total
May 11 - May 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! (1,245 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Fun hotel theme but could use a major renovation in the tower rooms. The property is beautiful and relaxing and so close to the beach. Don’t forget to pick up your beach chairs that are included in your fees. (That wasn’t mentioned on checking in).

Reviewed on May 9, 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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