San DiegotoSanta BarbaraFlight Time
SAN–SBA · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 59m, covering 192 miles. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 2/day departures, from 12:38 to 22:39 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~0h 59m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 192 mi | Nonstop | 2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Santa Barbara
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines operate 2/day flights from SAN to SBA. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 12:38
- Last departure
- 22:39
- Cadence
- 5 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1-2/day | Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 | 12:3812:49 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SBA to SAN flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 14 scheduled departures across 6 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 59m, based on the 192-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Santa Barbara?
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is about 192 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA), with 2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The SAN–SBA route is flown with Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Santa Barbara
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 86 mi from SBAFlights to BUR
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 88 mi from SBAFlights to LAX