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

Southwest and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on average per week?

As of October 2026, 45 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Santa Barbara each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is 6 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 20:00, with 60% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£150 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2026/27

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21:05 - 21:59LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 54mdirect

10:50 - 12:02SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mdirect

£218United Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:05 - 22:03LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mdirect

06:00 - 07:03SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

£229United Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

21:05 - 22:03LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mdirect

10:50 - 12:02SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mdirect

£233United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

21:05 - 22:03LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mdirect

10:50 - 12:02SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mdirect

£241United Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

16:30 - 17:28LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mdirect

10:50 - 12:02SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mdirect

£244United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

21:05 - 22:03LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mdirect

06:00 - 07:03SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

£256United Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

19:45 - 14:05LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

18h 20m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

06:00 - 18:43SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

12h 43m2 stops San Diego San Jose

£263Alaska Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

06:00 - 14:05LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 05m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

14:35 - 07:29SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

16h 54m2 stops San Diego San Francisco

£270Alaska Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

06:00 - 14:05LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 05m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

06:00 - 18:15SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

12h 15m2 stops San Diego San Francisco

£276Alaska Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

11:35 - 15:28LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

3h 53m1 stop San Francisco

06:00 - 07:03SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

£278United Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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12:45 - 13:42LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mdirect

06:00 - 07:03SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

£316United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

18:56 - 22:51LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

3h 55m1 stop San Francisco

10:50 - 12:02SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mdirect

£324United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

18:56 - 22:51LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

3h 55m1 stop San Francisco

08:00 - 12:01SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

4h 01m1 stop San Francisco

£361United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

07:00 - 13:50LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 50m2 stops Sacramento Intl San Diego

14:25 - 20:10SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

£490Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

12:05 - 18:45LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 40m2 stops Sacramento Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

09:55 - 15:50SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

5h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sacramento Intl

£494Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

11:25 - 17:20LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

18:35 - 23:55SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

5h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£595Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:30 - 13:25LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 55m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

05:20 - 11:25SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

6h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Oakland

£599Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

08:05 - 13:10LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:55 - 20:50SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

4h 55m1 stop Sacramento Intl

£646Southwest

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

07:15 - 13:10LAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 55m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:55 - 20:50SBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

4h 55m1 stop Sacramento Intl

£650Southwest

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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8 Nov

LAX21:05Los Angeles

0h 54m

SBA21:59Santa Barbara

15 Nov

SBA10:50Santa Barbara

1h 12m

LAX12:02Los Angeles

£218

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28 Oct

LAX21:05Los Angeles

0h 58m

SBA22:03Santa Barbara

1 Nov

SBA06:00Santa Barbara

1h 03m

LAX07:03Los Angeles

£229

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5 Nov

LAX21:05Los Angeles

0h 58m

SBA22:03Santa Barbara

8 Nov

SBA10:50Santa Barbara

1h 12m

LAX12:02Los Angeles

£233

Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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Alaska Airlines

10 Nov

LAX19:45Los Angeles

18h 20m

2 stops

SBA14:05Santa Barbara

14 Nov

SBA06:00Santa Barbara

12h 43m

2 stops

LAX18:43Los Angeles

£263

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10 Nov

LAX06:00Los Angeles

8h 05m

2 stops

SBA14:05Santa Barbara

14 Nov

SBA14:35Santa Barbara

16h 54m

2 stops

LAX07:29Los Angeles

£270

Alaska Airlines

10 Nov

LAX06:00Los Angeles

8h 05m

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SBA14:05Santa Barbara

14 Nov

SBA06:00Santa Barbara

12h 15m

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LAX18:15Los Angeles

£276

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21:05-22:03

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£256

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Tue 10/11

19:45-14:05

2 stops18h 20m

Santa Barbara

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06:00-18:43

2 stops12h 43m

£263

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LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

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Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

06:00-14:05

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 14/11

14:35-07:29

2 stops16h 54m

£270

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LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

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Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

06:00-14:05

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 14/11

06:00-18:15

2 stops12h 15m

£276

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LAX Los Angeles - SBA Santa Barbara

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Wed 28/10

11:35-15:28

1 stop3h 53m

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Sun 1/11

06:00-07:03

Nonstop1h 03m

£278

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

In general, December is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles 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 December, then departing from Los Angeles during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £0.

How have Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 126% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles 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	£150
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Santa Barbara	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is £150. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £218.

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every day.

There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

How far is Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by plane?
The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is about 83.1 mi.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), representing 68.75% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777 at 12.50%, Boeing 737-900 at 12.50%, and Embraer 175 at 6.25%.

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