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$179+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Pasadena, CA

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
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Pasadena

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Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$239
From Santa Barbara to Pasadena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. 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 Pasadena that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Pasadena

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Pasadena (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Pasadena 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 P4S?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Pasadena 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 Pasadena

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. 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 P4S 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 Pasadena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pasadena. 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 Pasadena. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Pasadena to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. 1 airline have flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Pasadena per day.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Pasadena flight route?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (95%) or United Airlines (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Pasadena.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

    On average you can expect to pay $957 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. The cheapest flight overall is $214 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $179.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Pasadena 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 Pasadena?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Pasadena (average of $246). Flying from Santa Barbara to Pasadena 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 Pasadena

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Pasadena. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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