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 $146 One Way, $274 Round Trip

Prices starting at $274 for return flights and $146 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.

Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$274 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $274 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$287 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $287 found 6 days ago
Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$293 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $293 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$297 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $297 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Thu, Jul 23
SBA
Santa Barbara
SAN
San Diego
$302 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Santa Barbara to San Diego, returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $302 found 9 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
$192 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$221 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,106 reviews)
"Love it here. We try to stay here every time we’re in SD"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$177 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$205 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,971 reviews)
"The hotel was in excellent location but the rooms, especially the bathrooms, are in dire need of update."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Seaworld

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Seaworld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$131 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission ...
9/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"Loved the room"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Seaworld
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

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$177 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$205 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,971 reviews)
"The hotel was in excellent location but the rooms, especially the bathrooms, are in dire need of update."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
$286 nightly
The price is $332 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$332 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,846 reviews)
"Always great! Room and view were beautiful. Only thing was the hallway had bits of trash throughout."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
$115 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$131 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,664 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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
$177 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$205 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,971 reviews)
"The hotel was in excellent location but the rooms, especially the bathrooms, are in dire need of update."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$192 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$221 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,106 reviews)
"Love it here. We try to stay here every time we’re in SD"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$156 total
Oct 19 - Oct 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean property! Friendly staff. Tasty, healthy breakfast options. Would come back / refer a friend!"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
$93 total
Oct 23 - Oct 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,184 reviews)
"Staff was fast at check in."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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 Oct 29 to Oct 30
$72 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
6.2/10 (2,122 reviews)
"Yes pets are welcome"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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
$78 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$89 total
Oct 20 - Oct 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! (3,462 reviews)
"Front desk was eager to help with directions or anything you needed. The rim was very clean and spacious"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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
$189 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$218 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,750 reviews)
Beautiful resort/hotel
"Hotel is great. A lot to do and see. Beach access is great. Beautiful view. Family friendly. Our room was directly in front of playground, which my kids loved! And I loved too because I could watch them from my room. My only complaint is that room did not have a microwave. Which with kids, is not ..."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

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
$153 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$175 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,784 reviews)
"The location is great and the room was surprisingly nice. It was great having the bay right outside our window. The staff were also excellent and helpful."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
$221 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$255 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,075 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Staff was helpful, rooms were updated and nice. Grounds and pool were great. Location is perfect"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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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