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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles from $159

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles departing on 8/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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United Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 7:32 pm
SBA
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LAX
1h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 11:44 pm
LAX
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SBA
1h 00mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 11:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
1h 00mnonstop
$254United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 11:44 pm
SBA
-
LAX
8h 54m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 11:42 pm
LAX
-
SBA
14h 33m
2 stops
$296Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 7:20 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 01mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 9:56 pm
LAX
-
SBA
0h 57mnonstop
$309United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:17 am
LAX
-
SBA
1h 02mnonstop
$310United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
SBA
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LAX
1h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 8:11 pm
LAX
-
SBA
4h 01m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
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LAX
3h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 11:44 pm
LAX
-
SBA
1h 00mnonstop
$329United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 9:50 am
SBA
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LAX
4h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
LAX
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SBA
5h 00m
1 stop
$347Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 8:00 pm
SBA
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LAX
5h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:15 am
LAX
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SBA
4h 40m
1 stop
$352Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 7:32 am
SBA
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LAX
17h 50m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:50 pm
LAX
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SBA
8h 54m
2 stops
$355Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Aug 27

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Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
Jul 21
SBA5:05 amSanta Barbara
4h 45m
1 stop
LAX9:50 amLos Angeles
Jul 26
LAX11:00 amLos Angeles
5h 00m
1 stop
SBA4:00 pmSanta Barbara
$347
Southwest
Jul 21
SBA2:05 pmSanta Barbara
5h 55m
2 stops
LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles
Jul 26
LAX6:35 amLos Angeles
4h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:15 amSanta Barbara
$352
Southwest
Jul 15
SBA5:05 amSanta Barbara
6h 55m
2 stops
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
Aug 26
LAX9:25 amLos Angeles
7h 40m
2 stops
SBA5:05 pmSanta Barbara
$357

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 14
SBA2:50 pmSanta Barbara
8h 54m
2 stops
LAX11:44 pmLos Angeles
Oct 21
LAX9:09 amLos Angeles
14h 33m
2 stops
SBA11:42 pmSanta Barbara
$296
Alaska Airlines
Jul 14
SBA1:42 pmSanta Barbara
17h 50m
2 stops
LAX7:32 amLos Angeles
Aug 27
LAX2:56 pmLos Angeles
8h 54m
2 stops
SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara
$355
Alaska Airlines
Oct 6
SBA6:08 amSanta Barbara
15h 19m
2 stops
LAX9:27 pmLos Angeles
Oct 10
LAX6:35 amLos Angeles
7h 38m
2 stops
SBA2:13 pmSanta Barbara
$360

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Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

6:18 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$239

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/19

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$254

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/14

2:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/21

9:09 am-11:42 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$296
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

6:19 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

8:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$309

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

8:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$310

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

4:10 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$328

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

9:59 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

10:44 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$329

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

5:05 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

11:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$347

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

2:05 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

6:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 40m

$352

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA - LAX

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/14

1:42 pm-7:32 am

2 stops17h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

2:56 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$355

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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 $179. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara during February instead. Flights to Los Angeles in February, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $179.

What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

How have Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

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Cheap Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (SBA to LAX) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$224

Fastest flight time

1h 01m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, 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 $224. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $448.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 1h 01m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Wednesday, 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

  • How far is Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by plane?

    Santa Barbara and Los Angeles are 83.1 mi apart from one another. 1h 01m 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?

  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,860 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

    United Airlines operates around 13 flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $239, 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 7.4/10 in 9,860 reviews.

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