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 $150 One Way, $242 Round Trip

Prices starting at $242 for return flights and $150 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.

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$242 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $242 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$252 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $252 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$262 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $262 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$292 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $292 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$293 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $293 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$243 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$277 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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! (499 reviews)
Everything is perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$178 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff great room great breakfast loved the vibe

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$94 total
Dec 7 - Dec 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,192 reviews)
Everything we needed

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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.

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
$509 nightly
The price is $572 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$572 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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! (1,004 reviews)
The spa was perfect..everything about this place was top tier

Reviewed on Oct 30, 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
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$174 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,015 reviews)
Lovely grounds and gardens. Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Pleasant, clean room with useful amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$208 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
We really like this property. Lots of amenities and a hip property. Nice restaurant and bar. Comfy bed and pillows. My only issue is that the duvet covers had a few small stains on them.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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.

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
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$174 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,015 reviews)
Lovely grounds and gardens. Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Pleasant, clean room with useful amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$228 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$260 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (859 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Nov 29, 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
$243 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$277 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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! (499 reviews)
Everything is perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$174 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,015 reviews)
Lovely grounds and gardens. Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Pleasant, clean room with useful amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$94 total
Dec 7 - Dec 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,192 reviews)
Everything we needed

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$208 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
We really like this property. Lots of amenities and a hip property. Nice restaurant and bar. Comfy bed and pillows. My only issue is that the duvet covers had a few small stains on them.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$174 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,015 reviews)
Lovely grounds and gardens. Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Pleasant, clean room with useful amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$208 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
We really like this property. Lots of amenities and a hip property. Nice restaurant and bar. Comfy bed and pillows. My only issue is that the duvet covers had a few small stains on them.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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
$509 nightly
The price is $572 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$572 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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! (1,004 reviews)
The spa was perfect..everything about this place was top tier

Reviewed on Oct 30, 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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