Direct flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara
21 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to SBA.
Flight time: about 35m nonstop
Flying back? Santa Barbara → San Diego · 21 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2319 | 10:30a | 43m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3328 | 12:30p | 41m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA3041 | 12:45p | 31m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4255 | 2:15p | 30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4255 | 4:15p | 38m | Tue–Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3104 | 10:30p | 30m | Daily |
SouthwestOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Santa Barbara
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesSun Country, United | 109 mi | 14 |
The route
One hop: SAN → SBADrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 21 nonstop flights a week to Santa Barbara (SBA), operated by Alaska and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) takes about 35m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
Yes — 21 nonstop flights a week from Santa Barbara (SBA) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.