How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in about 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is about 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $179. This flight start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $168. On average you can expect to pay $278. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $179.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are Copa Airlines (94%), Lufthansa (88%) and SkyWest Airlines (83%).

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

Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Santa Barbara from 1 airline. 0h 59m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

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

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Tue 12/303:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Wed 12/316:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$299

Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/27:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$314

Thu 12/186:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/207:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$379

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Tue 1/2012:51 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/156:23 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$179

Tue 1/137:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop12h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/202:45 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$292

Fri 1/910:42 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:20 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$179

Tue 12/303:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Sat 2/214:10 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/246:23 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$239

Sat 2/217:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop12h 51mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/242:38 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop24h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$303

Wed 12/316:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$299

Mon 1/54:10 pmLAX - SBA

1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:20 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$299

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Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/27:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$314

Tue 12/303:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Wed 12/316:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:30 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$299

Mon 1/53:26 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:20 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$194

Fri 1/910:42 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:20 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$179

Sat 1/109:17 amLAX - SBA

2 stops13h 22mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:20 amSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$335

Sun 1/1110:42 pmLAX - SBA

2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$319

Tue 1/137:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop12h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/202:45 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$292

Tue 1/136:35 pmLAX - SBA

1 stop15h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/202:31 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$338

Tue 1/2010:42 pmLAX - SBA

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/155:48 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$315

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
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Mon 4/64:10 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$204

Mon 4/69:00 amLAX - SBA

2 stops9h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$268

Wed 12/2411:10 pmLAX - SBA

2 stops12h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$354

Sun 12/216:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$369

Mon 4/610:50 amLAX - SBA

3 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$572

Tue 12/2312:35 amLAX - SBA

3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$641

Sun 12/2111:10 pmLAX - SBA

3 stops46h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,043

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Round-trip from	$179 (United Airlines)
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Good one-way deal	$203 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:51 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

6:23 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

10:42 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

3:26 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/3

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$209

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

4:10 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

6:23 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-7:47 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

2:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$292

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/3

7:30 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$299

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

4:10 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop3h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$299

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-3:36 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$303

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

4:10 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$204

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

9:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$268

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara 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 Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 LAX to SBA?

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 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.

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What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Santa Barbara from 1 airline. 0h 59m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in about 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is about 88 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $179. This flight start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are Copa Airlines (94%), Lufthansa (88%) and SkyWest Airlines (83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $168. On average you can expect to pay $278. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $179.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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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