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$146 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$219
Typical prices: $244-$464
United Airlines
Thu 4/9Thu 4/16
LAX - SBA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$146
Typical prices: $196-$314
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/25
LAX - SBA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $219 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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4:10 pm - 5:09 pm
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 6:53 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$219United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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11:37 pm - 12:36 am
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:33 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Mon, Mar 30
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11:37 pm - 12:39 am
LAX
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SBA
1h 02mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 6:53 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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10:00 am - 6:19 pm
LAX
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SBA
8h 19m
1 stop
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7:07 pm - 1:43 pm
SBA
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LAX
18h 36m
1 stop
$259Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
11:37 pm - 12:36 am
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:33 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$264United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 1:39 pm
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 3:23 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 5
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 5:09 pm
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:33 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$282United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:19 pm
LAX
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SBA
8h 19m
1 stop
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7:07 pm - 3:48 pm
SBA
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LAX
20h 41m
1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 5:09 pm
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 3:33 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$297United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 11:44 pm
LAX
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SBA
0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $490 on average.

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Good to know

Cheapest flight$146
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

  • What are some of the options for transportation from the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to downtown Santa Barbara?

    One choice that utilizes public transportation to get from the airport to the downtown area is aboard bus number 11 operated by Santa Barbara MTD, which will make the trip from the airport to the downtown area in about 45 minutes. If you prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect your trip time to be around 13 minutes.

  • Will I find any hotels that have locations adjacent to the Santa Barbara Airport?

    One option for a hotel that has a location on Hollister Avenue at the entrance to the terminal area of the airport is the Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta.

  • If I want to utilize a rental car service when I arrive at the Santa Barbara airport, where will I find my rental car company?

    This airport offers rental car service from around seven different major rental car companies, with each of the companies having a customer service desk near the baggage claim area of the airport. All vehicles available for rent sit in the parking lot adjacent to the exit of the terminal near the baggage claim area.

  • Is it possible to utilize the rideshare service at the Santa Barbara airport?

    Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft offer services at this airport. Since the airport does not offer a specific pick-up point for these rides, travelers can use any point at the curbside outside the terminal building for their pick-up.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara was $146 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way.
  • A terrific method to travel from the center of Los Angeles to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without getting behind the wheel of your car is to ride on the LAX FLyAway bus that can make the drive on this route of travel in around 40 minutes.
  • If you plan on taking your favorite four-legged friend or service animal through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on your way to Santa Barbara, you'll be happy to learn that this airport offers 12 different pet relief areas, with three of the area sitting outside the terminal buildings and the rest inside of the terminal buildings in every terminal at the airport.
  • Parents that are traveling with their kids through the Los Angeles International Airport should know that this airport offers a children's play area inside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at the airport. The play area features a slide, sculpted foam pieces, as well as an interactive light table.
  • For any mothers who are nursing and traveling from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers private nursing rooms in all the terminal buildings of the airport. Each of the rooms features a sink, two power outlets, a table, a large comfortable bench, and a locking door.
  • If you plan on having someone drop you off at the Los Angeles International Airport, it is important to remember that all drop-offs occur on the upper level of the terminal buildings that serve as the departures area for this airport. Remember that cars may not park for any amount of time when dropping somebody off at the airport.

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9427 reviews
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

2.0 MediocreHASSAN, Feb 2026
SFO - SNA
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Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Los Angeles (LAX)
Santa Barbara (SBA)