What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $250. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $321 round trip. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Alaska Airlines flights start at $151 while deals on American Airlines start at $819 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $124. On average you can expect to pay $274. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $249.

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are Air Canada (78%), Avianca (78%) and Air New Zealand (78%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 36% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Santa Barbara from 1 airline. 0h 45m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$250 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$125 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$289
Good one-way deal	$154 or less

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Wed 3/193:29 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/245:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$250

Wed 3/198:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/247:23 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$321

Wed 3/1910:30 amLAX - SBA

2 stops7h 44mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - LAX

2 stops12h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$796

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Wed 3/193:29 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/245:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$250

Wed 3/198:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/247:23 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$321

Wed 3/1910:30 amLAX - SBA

2 stops7h 44mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - LAX

2 stops12h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$796

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Wed 3/193:29 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/245:06 pmSBA - LAX

Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$250

Wed 3/198:00 amLAX - SBA

1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/247:23 pmSBA - LAX

1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$321

Wed 3/1910:30 amLAX - SBA

2 stops7h 44mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/247:05 pmSBA - LAX

2 stops12h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$796

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
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Sat 3/2210:49 pmLAX - SBA

Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$125

Tue 4/112:00 pmLAX - SBA

1 stop6h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$151

Sun 3/3012:59 amLAX - SBA

1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$819

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

3:29 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

5:06 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$250

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

8:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

7:23 pm-10:59 am

1 stop15h 36m

$321

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

10:30 am-6:14 pm

2 stops7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

7:05 pm-7:34 am

2 stops12h 29m

$796

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

10:49 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$125

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

12:00 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$151

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/30

12:59 am-11:35 am

1 stop10h 36m

$819

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 LAX to SBA?

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

The most flights from LAX to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Santa Barbara from 1 airline. 0h 45m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara will take if you book a nonstop flight.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $250. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $321 round trip. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Alaska Airlines flights start at $151 while deals on American Airlines start at $819 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are Air Canada (78%), Avianca (78%) and Air New Zealand (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is $124. On average you can expect to pay $274. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $249.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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

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