How many flights depart from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on average per day?

The number of flights available between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is 4 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00AM, with 55% of daily flights leaving at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Southwest and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

How many flights depart from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on average per week?

As of October 2026, 29 flights take off from Santa Barbara and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 31% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport is 1 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:45 am - 2:15 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

6h 30m1 stop Oakland

4:35 pm - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$270Southwest

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 10

6:00 am - 11:50 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

5h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sacramento Intl

4:35 pm - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$276Southwest

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 10

7:45 am - 2:15 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

6h 30m1 stop Oakland

5:40 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$282Southwest

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

7:00 am - 3:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

6:10 pm - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 00m2 stops Oakland Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$288Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

2:20 pm - 10:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 50m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$288Southwest

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

5:35 am - 12:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

7h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 pm - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 00m2 stops Oakland Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$293Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

10:50 am - 12:02 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mnonstop

10:35 pm - 11:29 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 54mnonstop

$309United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

6:00 am - 7:03 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mnonstop

6:55 pm - 7:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mnonstop

$309United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 7:03 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mnonstop

9:05 pm - 9:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 54mnonstop

$309United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8

10:53 am - 12:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 12mnonstop

4:45 pm - 5:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 56mnonstop

$309United Airlines

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Nov 16

SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara

1h 12m

LAX12:02 pmLos Angeles

Nov 23

LAX9:05 pmLos Angeles

0h 58m

SBA10:03 pmSanta Barbara

$309

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Nov 7

SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara

1h 12m

LAX12:02 pmLos Angeles

Nov 8

LAX9:05 pmLos Angeles

0h 54m

SBA9:59 pmSanta Barbara

$324

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Nov 4

SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara

1h 12m

LAX12:02 pmLos Angeles

Nov 7

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

0h 58m

SBA5:28 pmSanta Barbara

$339

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Nov 11

SBA2:42 pmSanta Barbara

8h 53m

2 stops

LAX11:35 pmLos Angeles

Nov 17

LAX9:00 amLos Angeles

14h 43m

2 stops

SBA11:43 pmSanta Barbara

$333

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Nov 17

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

15h 37m

2 stops

LAX9:37 pmLos Angeles

Nov 24

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

17h 49m

2 stops

SBA11:49 pmSanta Barbara

$340

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Dec 10

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

12h 12m

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LAX6:12 pmLos Angeles

Dec 10

LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles

17h 33m

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SBA1:48 pmSanta Barbara

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Santa Barbara

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara

Thu 11/26

10:50 am-12:02 pm

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

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Sat 11/14

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Sat 11/21

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Sat 11/7

6:00 am-7:03 am

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Sun 11/8

9:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

$309

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara

Fri 12/11

10:53 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

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4:45 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$309

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara during June instead. Flights to Los Angeles in June, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $0.

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Fastest flight time	0h 57m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Los Angeles	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $135. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $270.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 0h 57m

Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Los Angeles. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX).

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How far is Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by plane?
Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are 83.1 mi apart from one another. 0h 57m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (23.91% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (21.74%), Airbus A320-100/200 (10.87%), and Embraer 175 (6.52%).
What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is United Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
United Airlines operates around 5 flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $249, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles from as low as $179 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.3/10 in 10,392 reviews.

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