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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara from £499

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SBA
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2026.

Fri 9/1006:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops24h 21m
Lufthansa
Wed 14/1009:30
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/7£680
Fri 9/1006:55
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 14/1018:36
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops18h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7£687
Fri 4/1209:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1205:30
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7£689
Thu 12/1113:45
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop13h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1113:56
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7£712
Tue 18/817:00
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop25h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 31/819:24
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7£1,017

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£680

One-way from

£499

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Average price

£539
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/10-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 16m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

06:30-22:51

2 stops24h 21m

Santa Barbara

Wed 14/10

09:30-07:25

1 stop13h 55m

£680

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

09:30-19:45

2 stops18h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

07:30-09:10

2 stops17h 40m

£689
Fastest return journey

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

10:35-20:21

1 stop17h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 14/10

12:55-09:40

1 stop12h 45m

£712

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

10:05-21:58

2 stops19h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 16/11

12:59-09:40

1 stop12h 41m

£712
Cheapest one-way

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 24/8

07:25-20:11

2 stops20h 46m

£557

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

07:30-23:50

3 stops24h 20m

£588

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

06:55-17:45

2 stops18h 50m

£598

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

07:30-22:45

2 stops23h 15m

£599

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/7

07:40-10:14

3 stops34h 34m

£815

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

17:00-10:28

1 stop25h 28m

£900

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £514.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from London Heathrow. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 0 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as £689, Lufthansa can have you in Santa Barbara from London Heathrow Airport in 18h 15m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Santa Barbara is about 5457 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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