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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$197	United 2 stops 11 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight	$157	United 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is currently $157
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$299	United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is currently $299
Cheapest business class flights	$439	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is currently $439

Fastest flight	1 hr 3 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 3 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–280
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–260

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $197

Typical price: $175–250

14 weekly nonstop flights

SBA - LAX Every day

429 weekly connecting flights

SBA - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $347

Typical price: $330–640

394 weekly connecting flights

SBA - LAX Every day
American

from $542

Typical price: $445–800

143 weekly connecting flights

SBA - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $413

Typical price: $370–910

68 weekly connecting flights

SBA - LAX Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $165 to $280.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $157.

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

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $197, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $542, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $413, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles starts at $197 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $157 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 3 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 429 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

Southwest offers 394 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 143 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 68 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $157.

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

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $197, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $542, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $413, flying from May 29 to May 31.

United flies direct from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

There are 14 United direct flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Santa Barbara and Los Angeles at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

There are 14 United direct flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles start at $197 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, 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 Santa Barbara and Los Angeles starts at $299 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, 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.