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$125+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Irvine, CA

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Irvine (IR9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$258
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2011:55 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2111:00 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2010:02 amSBA - LAX
1 stop24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/216:00 amLAX - SBA
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$647

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/8

10:08 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$249

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/8

2:29 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

9:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$282

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/15

6:20 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$125

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

2:29 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$141

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Deals found on 12/17

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine (average of $240). Flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 SBA to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Irvine per day. 1 airline has flights to Irvine from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Irvine flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    Consider Austrian Airlines (100%), Lufthansa (97%) or Copa Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine is generally $1,001, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $126. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Irvine (average of $240). Flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Irvine. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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