£467+ Cheap flights to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SBA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Santa Barbara in 2025

Find the latest flights to Santa Barbara in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Return from

£351

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£413
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/10-12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 45m total
  • London to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Fri 14/1113:30LHR - SBA
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1108:19SBA - LHR
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£467
Fri 14/1109:55LCY - SBA
2 stops22h 04mLufthansa
Tue 18/1110:39SBA - LCY
2 stops22h 56mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9£492
Wed 22/1006:55LHR - SBA
2 stops23h 29mLufthansa
Mon 3/1118:50SBA - LHR
1 stop33h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9£549
Wed 22/1010:50LHR - SBA
2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1118:50SBA - LHR
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£555
Mon 20/1007:30LHR - SBA
2 stops20h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1114:09SBA - LHR
2 stops36h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£557
Sun 26/1020:15LHR - SBA
2 stops34h 44mLufthansa
Sun 2/1118:50SBA - LHR
1 stop28h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/9£570
Fri 24/1014:50LHR - SBA
2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1114:09SBA - LHR
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£580
Sun 26/1015:00LHR - SBA
2 stops49h 49mAir Canada
Sun 2/1116:20SBA - LHR
2 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/9£602
Mon 20/1006:30LHR - SBA
2 stops21h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1005:30SBA - LHR
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9£655

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

11:30-23:59

2 stops20h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 18/11

05:30-05:55

2 stops16h 25m

£467

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Fri 14/11

09:55-18:01

2 stops40h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 18/11

14:09-17:35

2 stops19h 26m

£492

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

10:50-22:24

2 stops19h 34m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/11

18:50-21:20

2 stops18h 30m

£555

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

06:30-16:13

2 stops17h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/11

18:50-07:25

1 stop28h 35m

£557

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

06:30-16:13

2 stops17h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/11

14:09-07:30

2 stops33h 21m

£557

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

06:30-23:49

2 stops25h 19m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/11

18:50-05:55

2 stops27h 05m

£557

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Santa Barbara

How long is the flight to Santa Barbara?

On average, a flight from London to Santa Barbara takes 20 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Santa Barbara from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Santa Barbara are Lufthansa, Finnair and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Lufthansa to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

FAQs about flying to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara climate

Sunny days and mild evenings are the norm here, so booking a Santa Barbara flight is easy any time of the year. Its unique location allows it to sneak passed inclement weather almost all year round. With mountains to the east, and surrounding coastlines running east and west, Santa Barbara typically sits pretty at around 21 degrees, raising slightly in the summer, and dipping slightly in the winter. Its coastal climate allows for undying sunlight and soft breezes that create the perfect beachside getaway. 

  • When is the best time to fly to Santa Barbara?

    With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s really better time to book flights to Santa Barbara than the present. Peak Season: If you plan on spending most of your time on the beach, then book your Santa Barbara flight in the summer time (June to August), when temperatures reach in the mid-20s, and there’s little rainfall.  Off-peak Season: Since there is no real off-season here, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Santa Barbara any time of the year.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Santa Barbara?

    Botanic Garden: If you’re booking flights to Santa Barbara and are aching to spend some quality time traipsing in the natural world, look no further than the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Set on a glorious 65-acre garden, the entire area is full of native flora and fauna for strollers to see. Five trails of cacti, redwoods, and wildflowers are arranged for different experiences, depending on your physical abilities. Easy flat walks are supplemented by narrower, hilly trails. If you’re spending the entire afternoon, make sure to take a tour of Lotusland, where explanations of each species and arrangement are given. Canine friends are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and on leashes.  Zoo: If the kids are restless after the long flight to Santa Barbara, then the zoo is the perfect place to unleash some energy. From preying cats to lively monkeys and slow-moving elephants to and graceful giraffes, animals of all sorts will captivate travellers of any age. It’s the penguins, however, that seem to steal the show as they flap around their territories. The squeamish should probably avoid the interactive insect room (with bugs like cockroaches and African millipedes). Intertwined with beautiful gardens, the zoo can also be a nice place for a peaceful walk in the daytime.  Stearn’s Wharf: Just right for any time of day, Stearn’s Wharf can be serene in the morning, bustling in the afternoon, and thrilling in the evening. Jutting out of the southern part of the city, the coastal hot spot was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearn and is known today to be the oldest continuously operating wharf on the West Coast. Partially destroyed by fires in 1998, it has been fully restored and perfected for visitors. If you book a flight to Santa Barbara craving a little ocean side fun, then Stearn’s Wharf is the quintessential place to walk around for hours, and watch the lights come on at dusk.  Beaches: Whether you’re planning your Santa Barbara travel alone, with friends, or with the whole family, everyone can agree on spending a day at the beach. For fun in the sun, Carpinteria State Beach is a great place to sunbathe, fly a kite, or go swimming. Known for its shallow, calm waters that run for hundreds of feet, Carpinteria has always been deemed one of the safest beaches for children and families to visit. Stroll the mile-long shoreline and back in the sun’s rays to truly enjoy the outdoors.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Santa Barbara if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Santa Barbara?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Santa Barbara.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Santa Barbara depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Santa Barbara, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 33 minutes).

  • Does Santa Barbara have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Santa Barbara can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Santa Barbara has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is the closest property to Santa Barbara (0.0 mi away from Santa Barbara).

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