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

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

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 7 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00AM, with 55% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

As of September 2026, 51 flights take off from Santa Barbara and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 20% 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 September 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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6:20 am - 5:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

11h 30m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

9:05 pm - 10:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mnonstop

$267United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 27

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

1h 12mnonstop

10:48 pm - 11:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 56mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 28

6:22 am - 7:20 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

8:59 pm - 9:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

6:22 am - 7:20 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

4:30 pm - 5:28 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 58mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

6:22 am - 7:20 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

4:10 pm - 5:02 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 52mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Jan 10

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

1h 12mnonstop

10:48 pm - 11:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 56mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 20

2:29 pm - 3:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mnonstop

8:59 pm - 9:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12

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

1h 12mnonstop

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

0h 54mnonstop

$269United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

2:22 pm - 8:58 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

18h 36m2 stops San Diego San Francisco

7:35 am - 1:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 02m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

$303Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Jan 12

6:08 am - 2:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

8h 48m2 stops San Diego San Francisco

6:41 am - 11:39 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

16h 58m2 stops San Francisco San Diego

$303Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Jan 13

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6:33 am - 7:31 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

4:20 pm - 5:17 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

2:30 pm - 3:33 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mnonstop

4:18 pm - 8:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

3h 53m1 stop San Francisco

$389United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

9:35 am - 2:08 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

4h 33m1 stop San Francisco

1:25 pm - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

4h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$519United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:33 am - 7:31 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

0h 58mnonstop

6:45 pm - 7:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

0h 57mnonstop

$627United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

2:30 pm - 3:33 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

1h 03mnonstop

10:55 am - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 50m1 stop San Francisco

$637United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

9:35 am - 2:08 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

4h 33m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 11:57 amLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

5h 57m1 stop San Francisco

$647United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

12:30 pm - 7:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

6h 50m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:50 am - 2:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$656Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

12:30 pm - 7:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

6h 50m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:30 am - 2:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 30m2 stops Oakland Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$661Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:35 am - 9:20 amSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:55 am - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$837Southwest

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 14

4:25 pm - 7:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-LAX Los Angeles

3h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:25 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-SBA Santa Barbara

6h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$837Southwest

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

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Oct 1

SBA6:22 amSanta Barbara

0h 58m

LAX7:20 amLos Angeles

Oct 5

LAX8:59 pmLos Angeles

0h 57m

SBA9:56 pmSanta Barbara

$269

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Oct 8

SBA6:22 amSanta Barbara

0h 58m

LAX7:20 amLos Angeles

Oct 14

LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles

0h 57m

SBA1:42 pmSanta Barbara

$289

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Sep 23

SBA2:30 pmSanta Barbara

1h 03m

LAX3:33 pmLos Angeles

Sep 27

LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles

0h 57m

SBA7:42 pmSanta Barbara

$299

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Southwest

Oct 7

SBA2:05 pmSanta Barbara

5h 45m

1 stop

LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles

Oct 14

LAX6:55 amLos Angeles

3h 10m

1 stop

SBA10:05 amSanta Barbara

$377

Southwest

Oct 7

SBA5:35 amSanta Barbara

5h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

Oct 14

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles

7h 25m

2 stops

SBA9:10 pmSanta Barbara

$382

Southwest

Oct 18

SBA5:20 amSanta Barbara

6h 05m

2 stops

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

Oct 28

LAX6:30 amLos Angeles

6h 55m

2 stops

SBA1:25 pmSanta Barbara

$387

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Fri 11/27

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Fri 11/27

9:05 pm-10:03 pm

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10:53 am-12:05 pm

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10:48 pm-11:44 pm

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Nonstop0h 52m

$269

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

10:53 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

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10:48 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$269

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara

Fri 10/2

2:29 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

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8:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

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SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/25

10:50 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

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Sun 11/1

9:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

$269

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/7

2:22 pm-8:58 am

2 stops18h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

7:35 am-1:37 pm

2 stops6h 02m

$303

Santa BarbaraLos Angeles

SBA Santa Barbara - LAX Los Angeles

SBALAX

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

6:08 am-2:56 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

6:41 am-11:39 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$303

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $199 to $259.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $267.

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.

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

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You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight.

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Best Price Found	$152
Fastest flight time	0h 58m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 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 $152. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $267.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 0h 58m

Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 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 58m 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 September 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 (19.67% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (16.39%), Embraer 175 (13.11%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (8.20%).
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	PriceFrom $179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,201 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
United Airlines operates around 10 flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $259, 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 10,201 reviews.

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