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$170 Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (SBA-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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.
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5:50 am - 6:52 amSBA-LAX
1h 02mnonstop
10:35 pm - 11:31 pmLAX-SBA
0h 56mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
6:00 am - 6:58 amSBA-LAX
0h 58mnonstop
10:35 am - 11:36 amLAX-SBA
1h 01mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
8:44 pm - 9:46 pmSBA-LAX
1h 02mnonstop
6:55 pm - 7:51 pmLAX-SBA
0h 56mnonstop
$340United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 23
2:00 pm - 9:03 pmSBA-LAX
7h 03m1 stop
10:35 am - 11:36 amLAX-SBA
1h 01mnonstop
$347United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
8:44 pm - 9:46 pmSBA-LAX
1h 02mnonstop
7:00 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-SBA
17h 10m1 stop
$351United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
1:47 pm - 7:40 amSBA-LAX
17h 53m1 stop
11:20 pm - 12:16 amLAX-SBA
0h 56mnonstop
$362United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 23
2:00 pm - 7:29 amSBA-LAX
17h 29m2 stops
10:35 am - 11:36 amLAX-SBA
1h 01mnonstop
$368United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
6:45 pm - 11:58 amSBA-LAX
17h 13m2 stops
6:00 am - 11:50 pmLAX-SBA
17h 50m1 stop
$375United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
4:11 pm - 9:54 pmSBA-LAX
5h 43m1 stop
1:30 am - 11:27 amLAX-SBA
9h 57m1 stop
$1,075American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Fri, Jul 5
12:15 pm - 7:37 pmSBA-LAX
7h 22m1 stop
12:55 am - 11:35 amLAX-SBA
10h 40m1 stop
$1,214American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 22

Flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $170. KAYAK users also found Santa Barbara to Los Angeles round-trip flights on United Airlines from $279 and on American Airlines from $1,075.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
There is just one airline that flies from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $138.

How many flights are there between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Barbara and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights cover the 88 miles separating Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in about 0h 58m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Barbara at 5:50 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 6:52 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles jets off at 8:44 pm and lands at 9:46 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$170
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles was $170 for a one-way ticket and $279 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $370 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

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

Nonstop departures

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, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

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, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10799 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

6.0 GoodBrian, May 2024HNL - LAX
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Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
$170
7/2Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 16mSBA-LAX
$183
8/22Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 07mSBA-LAX
$187
9/3Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 29mSBA-LAX
$199
9/3Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
25h 25mSBA-LAX
$207
9/3Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 58mSBA-LAX
$212
8/1Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
$225
6/16Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
$235
7/2Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 08mSBA-LAX
$245
8/2Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
18h 30mSBA-LAX
$274

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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
6/7Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 56mLAX-SBA
$544
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
6/8Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 40mLAX-SBA
$551
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 53mSBA-LAX
6/8Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 40mLAX-SBA
$561
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 39mSBA-LAX
6/7Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 56mLAX-SBA
$564
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 17mSBA-LAX
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 59mLAX-SBA
$575
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 02mSBA-LAX
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 54mLAX-SBA
$598
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 39mSBA-LAX
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 54mLAX-SBA
$613

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Santa Barbara - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Santa Barbara

Cabin classes:

$523
$902
$2,159
$266

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Compare transportation modes for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,1450h 58m
Trains$560h 00m
Buses$652h 00m