How long is the flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

For as low as $184, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Irvine in 56m. The distance between Irvine and Santa Barbara is about 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $203. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $298 when flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara.

What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara are Copa Airlines (90%), Lufthansa (89%) and SkyWest Airlines (86%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Irvine?

Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Irvine. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Wed 10/223:18 pmLAX - SBA

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Sat 10/256:00 amSBA - LAX

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$179

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$184

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$189

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$239

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$259

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$269

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$271

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$281

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Fri 10/311:03 pmLAX - SBA

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Deal found 9/14

$184

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$259

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$189

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5:00 pm-5:57 pm

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3:18 pm-4:13 pm

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11:03 pm-11:59 pm

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7:14 am-8:15 am

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11:03 pm-11:59 pm

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3:18 pm-4:13 pm

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7:19 am-8:20 am

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11:03 pm-11:59 pm

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7:14 am-8:15 am

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Santa Barbara

The most flights from IR9 to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Irvine to Santa Barbara 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

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

8,929 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Irvine?
Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Irvine. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.
How long is the flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
For as low as $184, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Irvine in 56m. The distance between Irvine and Santa Barbara is about 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara are Copa Airlines (90%), Lufthansa (89%) and SkyWest Airlines (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $203. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $298 when flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Irvine to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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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