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$167+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Southwest)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$260
From Louisiana to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:40 amMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 9/302:10 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:37 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:17 pmSBA - MSY
2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/195:27 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/221:01 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/62:59 pmMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Fri 8/85:50 amSBA - MSY
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/30$683
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/57:10 amMSY - SBA
1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/87:30 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$707

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisiana

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

5:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

2:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$333

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

12:37 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

1:17 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops7h 31m

$361

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/19

5:27 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

1:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$371

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

$167

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

11:57 am-10:14 pm

3 stops12h 17m

$222

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

2:59 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$342

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Deals found on 7/30

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Louisiana 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 LA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana 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 31, 2025.

When flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?

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 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Louisiana to Santa Barbara have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisiana 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Louisiana?

    For a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $167. Users have also found prices from $222 and $342 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Louisiana 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 4 airlines flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$325Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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