$129+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Irvine, CA
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SBA — LAX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to IrvineExplore 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 September 16, 2026.
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 September 16, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/316:15 am -
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/142:05 pm -
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Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/122:29 pm -
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Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/303:25 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 10/316:55 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/163:25 pm -
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Sat 10/248:30 am -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/226:35 am -
1 stop4h 50m
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1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/76:08 am -
2 stops8h 48m
Wed 10/145:25 pm -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$311
Best flights from Santa Barbara to IrvineDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
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1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/1210:53 am -
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Mon 12/2810:48 pm -
Nonstop0h 56m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/142:05 pm -
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1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
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Wed 10/2112:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 57m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/122:29 pm -
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Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/225:30 am -
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
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Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/123:25 pm -
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/36:22 am -
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Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
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Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$359
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to IrvineDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/76:08 am -
2 stops8h 48m
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2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/122:29 pm -
Nonstop1h 03m
Mon 10/1912:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 57m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/142:05 pm -
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1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/15![Southwest logo]()
$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/163:25 pm -
1 stop3h 20m
Sat 10/248:30 am -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/226:35 am -
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Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/303:25 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 10/316:55 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/316:15 am -
1 stop3h 35m
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$258
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to IrvineSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/282:05 pm -
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Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$129
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/72:05 pm -
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Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/226:35 am -
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Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
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Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
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Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$189
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:08 am -
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Deal found 9/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:08 am -
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Deal found 9/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/135:35 am -
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Deal found 9/12![Southwest logo]()
$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
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Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$214
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 September 16, 2026.
Round-trip from | $258 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $129 (Southwest) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $249 |
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Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Wed 10/7
10:40 am-5:15 pm
2 stops6h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$147
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/22
6:35 am-11:25 am
1 stop4h 50m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$147
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Mon 11/9
5:20 am-10:55 am
2 stops5h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$152
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
6:05 am-7:08 am
Nonstop1h 03m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$179
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Mon 11/30
6:15 am-7:12 am
Nonstop0h 57m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$189
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/17
3:55 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop4h 55m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$199
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
12:00 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop6h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$199
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/31
6:15 am-9:50 am
1 stop3h 35m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/7
2:10 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop4h 50m
$258
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/17
6:22 am-7:20 am
Nonstop0h 58m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$259
Santa BarbaraLos Angeles
SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles
SBALAX
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/13
6:22 am-7:20 am
Nonstop0h 58m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$259
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SBA-IR9
SBA-LAX
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 September 16, 2026.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% 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 September 16, 2026.
The most flights from SBA to IR9 are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
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 September 16, 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$179 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |