Cheap flights from LAX to SBA (Los Angeles Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to SBA starting at $176 One Way, $239 Round Trip

Prices starting at $239 for return flights and $176 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$239 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $239 found 4 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$254 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $254 found 4 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$309 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $309 found 4 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$319 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $319 found 4 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$324 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $324 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely not a 4 start hotel. More like a 2 or 3 star. It's a revamped motel. Room amenities were decent (had a mini fridge) and there was a pool. The room itself was a little worn but at least it was for the most part clean. Traveled w/ kids. Not a lot of space but made it work. Area was decent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$290 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$330 total
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast and great amenities"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
$159 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$185 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
"Super cute outside with the pond and ducks. Room was clean. Breakfast was nice and the breakfast lady was so nice and kept telling everyone how much she loved her job! She was the best!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely not a 4 start hotel. More like a 2 or 3 star. It's a revamped motel. Room amenities were decent (had a mini fridge) and there was a pool. The room itself was a little worn but at least it was for the most part clean. Traveled w/ kids. Not a lot of space but made it work. Area was decent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$914 nightly
The price is $1,046 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$1,046 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$199 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$227 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$199 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$227 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$279 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$319 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (897 reviews)
"Everything was great. Nice and clean. Definitely recommend"

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$290 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$330 total
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast and great amenities"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$199 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$227 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$102 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$116 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,204 reviews)
"TERRIBLE NOISE INSULTATION! Go anywhere else. We lost over 2 hours of sleep because an obnoxious couple decided to "make some noise" in the room directly above us, starting around 3:30am... I attempted to contact staff via the Hotels.com app around 4am, but never received a response. Customer support ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely not a 4 start hotel. More like a 2 or 3 star. It's a revamped motel. Room amenities were decent (had a mini fridge) and there was a pool. The room itself was a little worn but at least it was for the most part clean. Traveled w/ kids. Not a lot of space but made it work. Area was decent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$199 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$227 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$262 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely not a 4 start hotel. More like a 2 or 3 star. It's a revamped motel. Room amenities were decent (had a mini fridge) and there was a pool. The room itself was a little worn but at least it was for the most part clean. Traveled w/ kids. Not a lot of space but made it work. Area was decent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$914 nightly
The price is $1,046 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$1,046 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Forget about annoying layovers or missing a connecting flight. United Airlines will deliver you directly from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the shortest flight from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Treat yourself to a miniature bottle of vino and settle into your seat with an absorbing novel or movie. With the journey from LAX to SBA taking 4 hours and 24 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from LAX to Santa Barbara Airport?
With a general flight time of only 4 hours and 30 minutes between LAX and Santa Barbara Airport, you'll be living it up in Goleta before you can ask, "How much longer to go?"
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Ready to lock in your Los Angeles to Santa Barbara airfare? Consider making United Airlines your first choice. With 65 flights each month to select from on this route, they've got the ticket to your next awe-inspiring adventure.

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