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$137+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Irvine, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 7/148:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 7/3010:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/186:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 7/258:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:40 pm
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/297:50 am
LAX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:30 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 8/296:57 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 7/510:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:35 am
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/175:40 am
LAX
-
SBA
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:40 am
SBA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Mon 9/76:00 am
LAX
-
SBA
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$320

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$320
From Santa Barbara to Irvine
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/5

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$310

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/21

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

6:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$332

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/18

1:58 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$339

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops14h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

2:56 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$340

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/9

5:35 am-12:40 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

5:40 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 15m

$340

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/18

5:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$347

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/16

5:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

3:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$347

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

6:40 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops19h 21m

$357

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/15

5:45 am-11:30 am

2 stops5h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

5:45 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 10m

$357
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

5:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

The most flights from SBA to IR9 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Irvine. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,805 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,805 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,805 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 8 outbound flights to Irvine per day. 1 airline has flights to Irvine from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Irvine flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Irvine will take you 1h 03m. Santa Barbara and Irvine are separated by a distance of 88 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    Consider Copa Airlines (98%), Air Canada (96%) or Avianca (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine is generally $1,060, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $132. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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