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$159+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 6/56:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 6/138:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/96:25 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 5/1310:45 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/236:00 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 5/308:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/216:18 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 5/248:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/76:25 am
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 5/1012:40 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/132:20 pm
SBA
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1610:45 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/1910:10 am
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 5/219:15 am
LAX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/211:58 pm
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop4h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2310:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 5/2610:10 am
SBA
-
LAX
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Tue 6/25:00 pm
LAX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$347

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$206
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine 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 April 28, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/5

6:18 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/13

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

6:18 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/21

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/31

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$239
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

6:25 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

10:45 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$269

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$309

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$309

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$309

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

6:25 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

10:45 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$324

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/26

10:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

3:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$352

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

2:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/21

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$362

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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 April 28, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 April 25, 2026.

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

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 April 28, 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
9,672 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 3 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.

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

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Irvine will take you 1h 14m. Santa Barbara and Irvine are separated by a distance of 88 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (96%) or United Airlines (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 $479, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $157. 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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