Santa Barbara

$160+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX - SBA)

LAX — SBA
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Thu 11/194:30 pm -
Nonstop0h 58m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
Nonstop1h 03m
Deal found 10/29$309
Thu 12/176:31 pm -
2 stops19h 17m
Thu 12/242:25 pm -
2 stops9h 04m
Deal found 11/2$319
Thu 11/1912:14 pm -
2 stops11h 29m
Sun 11/223:16 pm -
2 stops17h 33m
Deal found 10/29$337
Tue 11/176:55 pm -
Nonstop0h 58m
Sat 11/216:00 am -
Nonstop1h 03m
Deal found 11/2$339
Sat 12/192:55 pm -
2 stops22h 53m
Sun 1/32:25 pm -
2 stops23h 11m
Deal found 10/29$349
Sat 11/144:30 pm -
Nonstop0h 58m
Wed 11/186:25 am -
Nonstop1h 03m
Deal found 11/1$354
Sat 12/1910:50 pm -
Nonstop0h 56m
Sun 1/36:00 am -
1 stop4h 24m
Deal found 10/29$363
Sat 11/74:30 pm -
Nonstop0h 58m
Sun 11/810:50 am -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 10/31$369
Sat 12/266:04 pm -
2 stops19h 44m
Tue 12/292:25 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 11/1$380
Thu 11/266:00 pm -
2 stops20h 39m
Thu 12/32:15 pm -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 10/28$388

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights.
From Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

2:53 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

5:35 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops5h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

9:49 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

7:45 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop19h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

5:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/18

7:45 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

4:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

7:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 11/14

11:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/19

4:30 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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 41% 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 are 5 daily flights to Santa Barbara from 1 airline. 0h 54m 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 and Alaska Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in about 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 19m. The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is about 88 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 44% 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 (90%) and United Airlines (86%).

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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