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 45m nonstop
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 SWA866 | 11:11a | 46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA866 | 12:04p | 50m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3041 | 1:38p | 45m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW3112 | 1:42p | 43m | Tue, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3112 | 1:45p | 56m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3112 | 2:00p | 58m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW3112 | 2:08p | 30m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3112 | 2:29p | 34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2636 | 3:23p | 45m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1467 | 4:11p | 34m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1467 | 4:31p | 45m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1416 | 4:41p | 46m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3113 | 10:34p | 55m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3113 | 10:49p | 27m | Fri–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3113 | 11:03p | 59m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3113 | 11:13p | 33m | Thu |
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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 45m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.