What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Santa Barbara?

Lufthansa is the most popular carrier operating from London to Santa Barbara

Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from London according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Santa Barbara Airport?

Prices for flights from London to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Santa Barbara Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£591 Cheap Flights from London to Santa Barbara in 2026

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10:35 - 17:46LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

15h 11m1 stop San Francisco

14:05 - 11:10SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

13h 05m1 stop San Francisco

£591United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:00 - 22:08LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

21h 08m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

18:30 - 21:20SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

18h 50m2 stops San Francisco Newark

£726United Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

09:00 - 22:08LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

21h 08m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

18:30 - 21:20SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

18h 50m2 stops San Francisco Newark

£727United Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

09:00 - 09:54LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

32h 54m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

18:30 - 07:25SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

28h 55m1 stop San Francisco

£728United Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

06:55 - 21:56LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

23h 01m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles Los Angeles

18:34 - 07:25SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

28h 51m1 stop San Francisco

£760United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

13:45 - 19:45LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

38h 00m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

13:57 - 08:05SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

34h 08m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

£762SWISS

Sun, 7 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

20:05 - 19:45LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

31h 40m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

13:57 - 08:05SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

34h 08m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

£769SWISS

Sun, 7 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

07:25 - 21:56LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

22h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:21 - 10:10SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

57h 49m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

£774Lufthansa

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

10:35 - 17:51LHR London Heathrow-SBA Santa Barbara

15h 16m1 stop San Francisco

18:34 - 14:10SBA Santa Barbara-LHR London Heathrow

35h 36m1 stop San Francisco

£783Lufthansa

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

18:05 - 19:45LCY London City-SBA Santa Barbara

33h 40m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

13:57 - 17:25SBA Santa Barbara-LCY London City

19h 28m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

£784SWISS

Sun, 7 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

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United Airlines flights from London to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on London to Santa Barbara flight tickets

United Airlines

24 Sept

LHR10:35London Heathrow

15h 11m

1 stop

SBA17:46Santa Barbara

29 Sept

SBA14:05Santa Barbara

13h 05m

1 stop

LHR11:10London Heathrow

£591

United Airlines

2 Dec

LHR09:00London Heathrow

21h 08m

2 stops

SBA22:08Santa Barbara

6 Dec

SBA18:30Santa Barbara

18h 50m

2 stops

LHR21:20London Heathrow

£726

United Airlines

2 Dec

LHR09:00London Heathrow

21h 08m

2 stops

SBA22:08Santa Barbara

6 Dec

SBA18:30Santa Barbara

18h 50m

2 stops

LHR21:20London Heathrow

£727

SWISS flights from London to Santa Barbara

Our best SWISS deals on London to Santa Barbara flight tickets

SWISS

7 Mar

LHR13:45London Heathrow

38h 00m

2 stops

SBA19:45Santa Barbara

13 Mar

SBA13:57Santa Barbara

34h 08m

2 stops

LHR08:05London Heathrow

£762

SWISS

7 Mar

LHR20:05London Heathrow

31h 40m

2 stops

SBA19:45Santa Barbara

12 Mar

SBA13:57Santa Barbara

34h 08m

2 stops

LHR08:05London Heathrow

£769

SWISS

7 Mar

LCY18:05London City

33h 40m

2 stops

SBA19:45Santa Barbara

13 Mar

SBA13:57Santa Barbara

19h 28m

2 stops

LCY17:25London City

£784

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LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

10:35-17:46

1 stop15h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 29/9

14:05-11:10

1 stop13h 05m

£591

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

09:00-22:08

2 stops21h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/12

18:30-21:20

2 stops18h 50m

£726

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

09:00-22:08

2 stops21h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/12

18:30-21:20

2 stops18h 50m

£727

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

09:00-09:54

2 stops32h 54m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/12

18:30-07:25

1 stop28h 55m

£728

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

06:55-21:56

2 stops23h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/10

18:34-07:25

1 stop28h 51m

£760

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/3

13:45-19:45

2 stops38h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 13/3

13:57-08:05

2 stops34h 08m

£762

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/3

20:05-19:45

2 stops31h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/3

13:57-08:05

2 stops34h 08m

£769

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

07:25-21:56

2 stops22h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/10

16:21-10:10

2 stops57h 49m

£774

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR London Heathrow - SBA Santa Barbara

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

10:35-17:51

1 stop15h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/10

18:34-14:10

1 stop35h 36m

£783

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY London City - SBA Santa Barbara

LCYSBA

London City

Sun 7/3

18:05-19:45

2 stops33h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 13/3

13:57-17:25

2 stops19h 28m

£784

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from London to Santa Barbara. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £0. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of August, then departing from London during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £0.

When to book flights from London to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	£595
Fastest flight time	15h 11m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from London in the past 72 hours is £595. The best return flight deal from London to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £591.

The fastest flight from London to Santa Barbara takes 15h 11m

There are no direct flights from London to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from London to Santa Barbara.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Santa Barbara

How far is London to Santa Barbara by plane?
The straight-line distance from London to Santa Barbara is 5462.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 11m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from London to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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