Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX - SBA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	United Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$167	United 1 stop 16 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is currently $167
Last-minute weekend getaway	$399	United Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is currently $399
Cheapest business class flights	$439	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is currently $439

Fastest flight	54 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 54 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–275
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–270

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–250

14 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SBA Every day

435 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SBA Every day
Southwest

from $347

Typical price: $330–630

306 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SBA Every day
American

from $563

Typical price: $435–780

202 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $403

Typical price: $375–910

80 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $165 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $167.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $347, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $563, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $403, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara starts at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $167 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

54 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 435 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are:

Southwest offers 306 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
American offers 202 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 80 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $167.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $347, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $563, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $403, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

United flies direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

There are 14 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara at price $399 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

There are 14 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara start at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara start at $439 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara start at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara starts at $399 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara at price $399 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.