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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara from £466

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SBA
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Santa Barbara

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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 9 April 2026.

Mon 4/506:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops17h 42m
Delta
Mon 11/505:50
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Delta
Deal found 8/4£738
Mon 4/516:10
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop15h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/512:57
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£762
Tue 9/608:45
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 16/605:00
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/4£767
Wed 20/510:35
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop17h 31m
Lufthansa
Wed 27/509:59
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/4£792
Thu 21/507:25
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 28/512:27
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4£797
Wed 20/508:40
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/509:59
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£798
Fri 22/506:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/506:00
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£823
Fri 22/508:40
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 29/512:27
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4£825
Sat 23/513:00
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 30/512:48
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/4£854

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£715

One-way from

£466

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£467
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 23m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

06:30-16:12

2 stops17h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/5

05:50-10:00

1 stop20h 10m

£738

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

16:10-23:19

1 stop15h 09m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/5

12:57-15:05

1 stop18h 08m

£762

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

08:45-19:43

2 stops18h 58m

Santa Barbara

Tue 16/6

05:00-07:15

2 stops18h 15m

£767

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

07:25-17:37

2 stops18h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 28/5

06:00-12:25

2 stops22h 25m

£797

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

08:40-20:06

2 stops19h 26m

Santa Barbara

Wed 27/5

09:59-10:40

2 stops16h 41m

£798

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

08:40-19:43

2 stops19h 03m

Santa Barbara

Fri 29/5

12:27-11:55

1 stop15h 28m

£825
Fastest return journey

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

14:50-21:03

1 stop14h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/5

12:37-11:55

1 stop15h 18m

£869
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

07:25-17:37

2 stops18h 12m

£536

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

06:30-19:43

2 stops21h 13m

£537

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

07:25-23:55

2 stops24h 30m

£539

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara (average of £340). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £385). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 9 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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 1 airline. 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 £738, Delta can have you in Santa Barbara from London Heathrow Airport in 17h 42m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Santa Barbara is about 5457 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £481 on this airline.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara (average of £340). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £385). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Heathrow to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Heathrow to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£481Average£979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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