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 $119 One Way, $175 Round Trip

Prices starting at $175 for return flights and $119 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, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$175 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Mar 15, priced at $175 found 5 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$237 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Mar 15, priced at $237 found 5 days ago
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 16
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$271 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $271 found 5 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$292 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, Mar 12, priced at $292 found 5 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15
LAX
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara
$303 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Mar 15, priced at $303 found 5 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
$258 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$294 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (509 reviews)
Great service, clean room

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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
$172 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$196 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (998 reviews)
Overall, we had a good experience staying at this hotel. It is newly renovated, and the hardwood floors were a nice touch. However, I was disappointed that room service had to be requested. We were not informed of this at check-in, and it would have been helpful to know in advance.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$88 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,215 reviews)
Need up grades, USB

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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
$615 nightly
The price is $692 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$692 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,001 reviews)
The bathroom we stayed is quite old style and no fan for the air. They really need remodeling for bathroom. The sink is so small to put sanitary stuff. The floor with tile part is very sticky. The staffs with good hospitality meets expectations. The servants in the restaurant would be better if they ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 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
$172 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$196 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (998 reviews)
Overall, we had a good experience staying at this hotel. It is newly renovated, and the hardwood floors were a nice touch. However, I was disappointed that room service had to be requested. We were not informed of this at check-in, and it would have been helpful to know in advance.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$88 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,215 reviews)
Need up grades, USB

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$173 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
We got in late and we were surprised how nice the room was, beds were comfortable. Access to room was easy and parking was conveniently close room. We are planning to stay there on our back.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$282 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (875 reviews)
Very clean and spacious

Reviewed on Jan 31, 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
$258 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$294 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (509 reviews)
Great service, clean room

Reviewed on Jan 18, 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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$173 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
We got in late and we were surprised how nice the room was, beds were comfortable. Access to room was easy and parking was conveniently close room. We are planning to stay there on our back.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$88 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,215 reviews)
Need up grades, USB

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
$172 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$196 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (998 reviews)
Overall, we had a good experience staying at this hotel. It is newly renovated, and the hardwood floors were a nice touch. However, I was disappointed that room service had to be requested. We were not informed of this at check-in, and it would have been helpful to know in advance.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$173 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
We got in late and we were surprised how nice the room was, beds were comfortable. Access to room was easy and parking was conveniently close room. We are planning to stay there on our back.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$172 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$196 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (998 reviews)
Overall, we had a good experience staying at this hotel. It is newly renovated, and the hardwood floors were a nice touch. However, I was disappointed that room service had to be requested. We were not informed of this at check-in, and it would have been helpful to know in advance.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$615 nightly
The price is $692 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$692 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,001 reviews)
The bathroom we stayed is quite old style and no fan for the air. They really need remodeling for bathroom. The sink is so small to put sanitary stuff. The floor with tile part is very sticky. The staffs with good hospitality meets expectations. The servants in the restaurant would be better if they ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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.

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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