How long is the flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 28m. Louisiana and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1749 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 110% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $208, or $379 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Louisiana in May are about $278 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $83.

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.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Louisiana to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $553 and $766 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $385 on United Airlines (Dec 23-Dec 30).

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Tue 12/235:07 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$385

Sat 11/17:18 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/212:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

Wed 12/101:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop9h 33mDelta

Sun 12/145:40 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$392

Wed 12/108:00 amMSY - SBA

2 stops11h 48mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/145:05 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$397

Tue 12/237:45 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - MSY

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$398

Mon 9/295:40 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Fri 10/31:15 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$547

Mon 9/297:00 amMSY - SBA

2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/31:17 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$557

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Tue 12/235:07 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$385

Sat 2/145:38 amMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/1912:41 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$389

Wed 12/101:07 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop9h 33mDelta

Sun 12/145:40 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$392

Tue 12/237:45 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - MSY

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$398

Sat 11/17:18 amMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/212:28 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$389

Wed 12/102:15 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines

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2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$402

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1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 9/14

$397

Mon 9/295:10 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Fri 10/31:15 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$552

Mon 9/298:05 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/310:25 amSBA - MSY

2 stops9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$552

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Mon 9/293:10 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 53mDelta

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1 stop6h 12mDelta

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$547

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1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$552

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2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$557

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3 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

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2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines

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$1,172

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Wed 12/241:00 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops11h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$174

Wed 12/245:30 amMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$180

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1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines

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$195

Fri 11/79:05 amMSY - SBA

2 stops14h 54mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$200

Thu 10/22:37 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$274

Fri 11/74:17 pmMSY - SBA

3 stops52h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$347

Sat 9/273:10 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$352

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3 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

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$389

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3 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines

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$458

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5:05 am-4:01 pm

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1:00 pm-10:49 pm

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$174

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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 $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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LA to SBA?

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.

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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.
How long is the flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara?
Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 28m. Louisiana and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1749 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 $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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Top 4 airlines flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$325	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$377	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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