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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santa Barbara from £534

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SBA
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Tue 1/907:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 7/916:00
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4£661
Wed 2/908:40
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/914:32
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops55h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£677
Sat 7/1109:00
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops21h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1114:30
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£682
Tue 1/913:00
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 8/909:35
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4£685
Thu 1/1006:00
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops24h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1009:50
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£686
Thu 1/1016:15
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop14h 03m
Lufthansa
Wed 21/1016:05
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/4£697
Sat 7/1113:45
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Thu 19/1114:30
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/4£705
Thu 17/911:25
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 21/914:32
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops15h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4£709
Wed 2/908:40
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 6/909:35
SBA
-
LHR
3 stops40h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4£716
Tue 1/907:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 6/913:55
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4£720

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Santa Barbara

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Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£534

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£468
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/9-7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 03m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • London to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

07:30-20:08

2 stops20h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/9

16:00-07:25

1 stop31h 25m

£661

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

07:30-20:08

2 stops20h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/9

05:00-09:40

1 stop20h 40m

£661

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

09:30-22:44

2 stops21h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/9

09:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

£661
Fastest return journey

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

16:15-22:18

1 stop14h 03m

Santa Barbara

Wed 21/10

16:05-14:10

1 stop14h 05m

£697

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

09:30-21:52

2 stops20h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 21/9

16:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

£709

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

07:30-20:08

2 stops20h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/9

13:55-07:25

1 stop33h 30m

£720

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

09:30-23:44

2 stops22h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/6

20:24-06:35

2 stops50h 11m

£830

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

06:55-22:45

2 stops23h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 30/5

20:24-09:35

2 stops53h 11m

£832

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

06:55-19:43

2 stops20h 48m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/6

16:03-07:25

1 stop31h 22m

£832
Cheapest one-way

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

06:30-19:43

2 stops21h 13m

£539

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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 67% 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 £567.

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 29m.

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 17 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
9,602 reviews
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Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,602 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 £697, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from London Heathrow Airport in 14h 03m. 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 £477 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.

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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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£477Average£970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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