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

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✈ Nonstop
AS3065
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:04 AM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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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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Santa Barbara to San Diego
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 192 mi 1h 2m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SBA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 16 E75 1h02-1h04 73% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (16 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, SBA to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
780
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 San Diego from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
192 mi / 309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 4m.

SBA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance192 mi / 309 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 24 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 2m to 1h 4m. The route covers 192 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from SBA to SAN. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, PSP, SJC, TUS, SNA, SJD, EGE, PVR, AUS, DAL, OKC, HOU, OMA, IAH, MSP, BNA, MKE, MDW, BHM, YYZ, OAK, CLT, RIC, RDU, PIT, LAX, PBI, LAS, PHL, IAD, KOA, EWR, CHS, PDX, BOS, DEN, SFO, PHX, SLC, HND, SMF, DFW, ORD, SEA and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBP, BUR and LAX. 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 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).