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$179+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Irvine, CA

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine

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Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$471
From Santa Barbara to Irvine
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/106:30 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/173:20 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:27 pmSBA - LAX
1 stop22h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/177:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$332

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Irvine

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

6:30 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

3:20 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

6:27 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop22h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$332

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$204

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:27 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop26h 01m

$207

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Deals found on 4/29

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 month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Irvine flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.

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 (3 on average).

Rainfall in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Irvine by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 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, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (97%) or United Airlines (97%) 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 $937, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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