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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
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Air Canada Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 57mdirect
Air Canada Logo
SBA-LAX
0h 54mdirect
Air Canada
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Avianca Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 57mdirect
Avianca Logo
SBA-LAX
0h 53mdirect
Avianca
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Copa Airlines Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 52mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
SBA-LAX
0h 54mdirect
Copa Airlines
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Lufthansa Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 54mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
SBA-LAX
1h 07mdirect
Lufthansa
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Air New Zealand Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 57mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
SBA-LAX
0h 54mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
LAX-SBA
0h 57mdirect
United Airlines Logo
SBA-LAX
0h 53mdirect
United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is March, where tickets cost £179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £300 and £291 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Low season

January

High season

September
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

  • What are some of the options for transportation from the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to downtown Santa Barbara?

    One choice that utilizes public transportation to get from the airport to the downtown area is aboard bus number 11 operated by Santa Barbara MTD, which will make the trip from the airport to the downtown area in about 45 minutes. If you prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect your trip time to be around 13 minutes.

  • Will I find any hotels that have locations adjacent to the Santa Barbara Airport?

    One option for a hotel that has a location on Hollister Avenue at the entrance to the terminal area of the airport is the Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta.

  • If I want to utilize a rental car service when I arrive at the Santa Barbara airport, where will I find my rental car company?

    This airport offers rental car service from around seven different major rental car companies, with each of the companies having a customer service desk near the baggage claim area of the airport. All vehicles available for rent sit in the parking lot adjacent to the exit of the terminal near the baggage claim area.

  • Is it possible to utilize the rideshare service at the Santa Barbara airport?

    Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft offer services at this airport. Since the airport does not offer a specific pick-up point for these rides, travelers can use any point at the curbside outside the terminal building for their pick-up.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

  • A terrific method to travel from the center of Los Angeles to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without getting behind the wheel of your car is to ride on the LAX FLyAway bus that can make the drive on this route of travel in around 40 minutes.
  • If you plan on taking your favorite four-legged friend or service animal through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on your way to Santa Barbara, you'll be happy to learn that this airport offers 12 different pet relief areas, with three of the area sitting outside the terminal buildings and the rest inside of the terminal buildings in every terminal at the airport.
  • Parents that are traveling with their kids through the Los Angeles International Airport should know that this airport offers a children's play area inside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at the airport. The play area features a slide, sculpted foam pieces, as well as an interactive light table.
  • For any mothers who are nursing and traveling from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers private nursing rooms in all the terminal buildings of the airport. Each of the rooms features a sink, two power outlets, a table, a large comfortable bench, and a locking door.
  • If you plan on having someone drop you off at the Los Angeles International Airport, it is important to remember that all drop-offs occur on the upper level of the terminal buildings that serve as the departures area for this airport. Remember that cars may not park for any amount of time when dropping somebody off at the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Santa Barbara Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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