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Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 16 Nov - 22 Nov
£529
£202
£279
£427
NovemberDecemberFebruary
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.34 USD
1 USD = 0.74 GBP
Last checked on Wed 11/11
Distance: 87 mi
Los Angeles airports
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi
Santa Barbara airports

Book your Los Angeles to Santa Barbara flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £279, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes roughly 3 h and 7 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Los Angeles–Santa Barbara route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Tips for cheaper flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Santa Barbara. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
When you fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara the average price is £134. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is 279 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The most popular months to book a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara are September, May and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The best time of the year to go to Santa Barbara when flying from Los Angeles depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, June and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Los Angeles - Santa Barbara.
How long does the flight take to go from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The total flight time between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is of around 4 h and 13 m on average, considering an average distance of 87.23 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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