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$179+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX - SBA)

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sat 7/12
Sat 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 July 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$279

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/23:20 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 8/309:10 pmLAX - SBA
1 stop13h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/17:39 pmSBA - LAX
1 stop14h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7$342

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

3:20 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$179

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

9:10 pm-10:32 am

1 stop13h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

7:39 pm-9:47 am

1 stop14h 08m

$342

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 00m

$182

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

9:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$247

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Deals found on 7/6

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 month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 7, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles 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.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. 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 7, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SBA are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated July 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
8,846 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. 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 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 11 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $342 round trip. These flights start at 37% 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 SkyWest Airlines (93%), United Airlines (93%) and Copa Airlines (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $218. On average you can expect to pay $308. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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