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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (SBA - LAX)

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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. 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 12/6. 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 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1410:50 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$339
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 12/116:00 amSBA - LAX
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1310:50 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$439
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.
Mon 12/157:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1511:00 amLAX - SBA
2 stops6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$499

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/22

5:06 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

3:26 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$194

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/22

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/26

3:26 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$209

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/23

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/27

10:43 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$209

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

6:23 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

4:10 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

3:26 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$240

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

11:02 am-8:52 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$291

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$181

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Deals found on 12/7

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (average of $100). Flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara, then you need to book flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. There are 4 flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 59m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight route?

    The Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles will take you 1h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $179. This flight start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (85%), Air Canada( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $118. On average you can expect to pay $634. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $179.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (average of $100). Flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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