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$86+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to California

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SBA — LAX
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/225:06 pmSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/293:26 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/167:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:43 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/252:08 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/304:10 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/255:06 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:12 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/182:08 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:30 pmACV - SBA
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/235:06 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop2h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/312:08 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:10 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/225:06 pmSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/268:10 pmLAX - SBA
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/237:30 amSBA - SAN
1 stop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:15 amSAN - SBA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/275:06 pmSBA - PSP
1 stop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:41 pmPSP - SBA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/286:10 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:40 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$329

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Round-trip from

$171
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to California that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$171

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:17 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

8:37 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 07m

$171

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 40m

$171

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:23 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 01m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

11:05 am-5:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$174

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/2

5:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

8:50 pm-12:39 am

1 stop3h 49m

$174

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

3:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$176

Santa BarbaraSan Diego

SBA - SAN

SBASAN

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/16

6:20 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 07m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$177

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:31 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

10:50 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/4

5:06 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

4:22 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:51 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $29). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to California. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to California. 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 December 9, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to California have to say. 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to California.

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

    The Santa Barbara to California flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to California in about 4h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. The distance between Santa Barbara and California is about 192 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to California?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - San Francisco or Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl, Santa Barbara - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to California.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to California are SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (85%) and Air Canada (84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to California is $118. On average you can expect to pay $634. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $171.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to California (average of $29). Flying from Santa Barbara to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $77). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to California. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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