San Diego to Santa Barbara (SAN–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–SBA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 192 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | E75 | 1h12-1h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 0h55-1h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→SBA | CLD→SBA | SNA→SBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 0h 29m | 0h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
SAN–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to SBA
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to SBA is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 192 miles (309 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).