San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AS3064
AS Alaska
E75
1:06 PM
PDT T2
2:16 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AS3427
AS Alaska
E75
1:15 PM
PDT T2
2:29 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AS3086
AS Alaska
E75
2:03 PM
PDT T2
3:17 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AS3066
AS Alaska
E75
10:35 PM
PDT T2
11:45 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AS3063
AS Alaska
E75
10:39 PM
PDT T2
11:55 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AS3065
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:04 AM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS3064
AS Alaska
E75
2:53 PM
PDT
3:57 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS3427
AS Alaska
E75
3:13 PM
PDT
4:15 PM
PDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS3087
AS Alaska
E75
4:01 PM
PDT
5:03 PM
PDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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San Diego to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 192 mi 0h 32m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

SAN–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 192 miles in approximately 0h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 23 E75 1h10-1h16 95% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (23 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to SBA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
847
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric SAN→SBA SNA→SBA PSP→SBA
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 33m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Barbara is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
192 mi / 309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m to 1h 16m.

SAN–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance192 mi / 309 km
Flight time0h 32m to 1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 16 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 32m to 1h 16m. The route covers 192 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SBA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, FAT, SJC, MRY, BLD, ELP, RNO, TUS, BFI, RIL, DAL, OMA, AUS, OKC, IAH, MCI, HOU, STL, MSP, BNA, MDW, MKE, CHS, CMH, RIC, TPA, CLT, PDX, FLL, PBI, SFO, EWR, PIT, BOS, LAX, DEN, LAS, PHX, SMF, OAK, SLC, SEA, ORD, DFW, HND and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and ONT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to SBA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to SBA ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 192 miles (309 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Ontario (ONT).