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 $125 One Way, $179 Round Trip

Prices starting at $179 for return flights and $125 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.

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$179 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $179 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$190 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $190 found 19 hours ago
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$191 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Feb 12 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $191 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$239 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $239 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$250 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $250 found 19 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$100 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$114 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,173 reviews)
"Should be Motel 10. Very clean and comfortable. I’ll stay here again and again and again to be close to my daughter and family."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$283 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (494 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and courteous"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$213 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was pleasantly and surprisingly quiet. Room was as advertised and the grounds were very nice. The breakfast offering was terrific! An actual hot breakfast! Very nice indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast.staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$659 nightly
The price is $741 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$741 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,001 reviews)
"It was beautiful"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$213 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was pleasantly and surprisingly quiet. Room was as advertised and the grounds were very nice. The breakfast offering was terrific! An actual hot breakfast! Very nice indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast.staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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
$100 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$114 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,173 reviews)
"Should be Motel 10. Very clean and comfortable. I’ll stay here again and again and again to be close to my daughter and family."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - 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.

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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$213 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was pleasantly and surprisingly quiet. Room was as advertised and the grounds were very nice. The breakfast offering was terrific! An actual hot breakfast! Very nice indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast.staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
$237 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$271 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Staff is excellent. Love that it is close to the dorms,"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$283 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (494 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and courteous"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$213 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was pleasantly and surprisingly quiet. Room was as advertised and the grounds were very nice. The breakfast offering was terrific! An actual hot breakfast! Very nice indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast.staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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
$100 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$114 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,173 reviews)
"Should be Motel 10. Very clean and comfortable. I’ll stay here again and again and again to be close to my daughter and family."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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
$184 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$210 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$213 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was pleasantly and surprisingly quiet. Room was as advertised and the grounds were very nice. The breakfast offering was terrific! An actual hot breakfast! Very nice indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast.staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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
$184 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$210 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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
$659 nightly
The price is $741 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$741 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,001 reviews)
"It was beautiful"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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.

LAX to SBA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

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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