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$179+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (SBA - LAX)

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/154:54 pmSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1911:03 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:50 amSBA - LAX
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Sun 7/277:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop15h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/1$533

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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

Fri 8/15

4:54 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

11:03 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/24

5:50 am-11:51 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$533

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$219

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

7:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$265

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Deals found on 7/2

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 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 8 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. 1h 01m 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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $533 round trip. These flights start at 41% 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: Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (95%), United Airlines( 95%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $214. On average you can expect to pay $957. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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