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$177+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Apr 28 — May 51
Mon 4/28
Mon 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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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 April 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/176:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3111:00 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/206:27 pmSBA - LAX
1 stop14h 08mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/2111:20 amLAX - SBA
1 stop6h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$351
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop0h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$500

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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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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-6:53 am

Nonstop0h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

11:00 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

6:27 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

11:20 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$351

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-6:53 am

Nonstop0h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$500

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

6:27 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 08m

$177

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-6:53 am

Nonstop0h 53m

$204

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/4

6:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

$371

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 23, 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 30% 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 March 30, 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. 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 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 April 23, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to LAX 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 (5 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 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 April 23, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 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. 0h 53m 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.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines, starting at $352 round trip. These flights start at 45% 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 (97%), United Airlines( 97%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $148. On average you can expect to pay $730. 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 23, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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