Santa Barbara to San Diego (SBA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SBA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 192 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 16 | E75 | 1h02-1h04 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Diego from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→SAN | SBP→SAN | BUR→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 72 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 1h 10m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
SBA–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SBA to SAN
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SBA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to SAN ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 192 miles (309 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 24 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 BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).