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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £175. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santa Barbara.£127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Santa Barbara.£127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Santa Barbara.£127 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Santa Barbara.£127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Santa Barbara.£127 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Santa Barbara.£131 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Santa Barbara.£171 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£172 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Santa Barbara.£199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Price includes taxes and charges.From £199, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santa Barbara Municipal.

Santa Barbara Municipal

8 miles from central Santa Barbara
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Santa Maria

55 miles from central Santa Barbara
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Los Angeles to Santa Barbara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£127
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time55 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal is £175. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
55 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal.
As of May 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara Municipal is United .

Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): What you need to know

  • Start your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) jetting off from either of these.

  • Expect to be travelling for 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight.

  • Los Angeles and Santa Barbara (where Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United Airlines at 11:03pm. Opt for the first LAX to SBA departure with United Airlines at 10:15am if you'd rather get a move on.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to SBA.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) depart from this terminal.

  • When departing from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport with United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to SBA.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is United Airlines. Its services land as planned 77.78% of the time.

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:

  • 81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • VNY is about 32 kms (20 miles) from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to SBA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to the centre of Santa Barbara is around 8 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • £127 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. A return flight starts at £175. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap flights from Los Angeles to SBA, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to SBA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a price drop.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). July is the peak month for travel to Santa Barbara. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to SBA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Santa Barbara, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • February has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Santa Barbara

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Santa Barbara, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 153 kms (95 miles) east to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Hollywood Sign to Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Santa Barbara. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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