£148 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £148 for one-way flights and £238 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £134 - £382 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara route information
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines
Return price
£238
Distance
141 km
Average flight time
2 hours 15 mins

Compare flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Santa Barbara Municipal in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Los Angeles Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Los Angeles Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal start at just £238 and range up to £288.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Los Angeles Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip journeys between LAX and SBA start from £238. Book now to get the best price for your exciting adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do need to cancel your trip, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LAX to Santa Barbara Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Airport?
It's just 140 kilometres between LAX and Santa Barbara Airport. Chances are you'll spend more time getting to and from the airport than actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to SBA?
Offering 30 flights every month, United Airlines (UA) is a great choice when flying straight from LAX to Santa Barbara Airport.
Are Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some super cheap fares from LAX to SBA surfacing a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

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