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$167+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

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Round-trip from

$584
(United)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$219
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/203:30 pmMSY - SBA
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/225:00 amSBA - MSY
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$584
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/207:00 amMSY - SBA
1 stop13h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/227:15 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop8h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$617
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:40 amMSY - SBA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Thu 2/2712:15 pmSBA - MSY
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$797

Find flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara 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 February 20, 2025.

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Louisiana

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/20

3:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/22

5:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$584

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/22

7:15 pm-5:32 am

1 stop8h 17m

$617

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/17

12:57 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$167

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/27

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 15m

$200

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/27

5:10 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 37m

$214

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/16

5:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$217

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Deals found on 2/19

Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Louisiana 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 LA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $167. Users have also found prices from $200 and $214 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Louisiana 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Louisiana to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana to Santa Barbara. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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