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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Santa Barbara from £460

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SBA
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Wed 4/308:45
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops21h 57m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/310:45
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/2£540
Wed 4/309:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 11/308:15
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops17h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2£558
Wed 4/309:50
LCY
-
SBA
2 stops18h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/310:45
SBA
-
LCY
2 stops23h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/2£581
Sun 10/516:15
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop14h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 16/514:20
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops14h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2£653
Wed 23/906:05
MAN
-
SBA
2 stops25h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 27/918:30
SBA
-
MAN
2 stops38h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£697
Fri 6/1106:00
BHX
-
SBA
2 stops37h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1114:30
SBA
-
BHX
2 stops38h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£709
Thu 19/209:00
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops18h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 23/206:00
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£751
Sun 10/513:45
LCY
-
SBA
2 stops16h 05m
Delta
Sat 16/512:35
SBA
-
LCY
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£759
Thu 19/209:20
BHX
-
SBA
2 stops38h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/205:40
SBA
-
BHX
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£774
Fri 20/209:25
EDI
-
SBA
2 stops35h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 24/206:00
SBA
-
EDI
2 stops17h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£794
Wed 4/311:10
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/308:15
SBA
-
LHR
3 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£832
Thu 19/206:00
BHX
-
SBA
2 stops19h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 23/205:00
SBA
-
BHX
3 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£833

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£540

One-way from

£460

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£396
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 37m total
  • United Kingdom to Santa Barbara
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 28m total
  • United Kingdom to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

09:30-21:13

2 stops19h 43m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/3

08:15-08:25

2 stops17h 10m

£558

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Wed 4/3

09:50-19:50

2 stops18h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/3

10:45-17:40

2 stops23h 55m

£581

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

11:25-20:06

2 stops16h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 16/5

14:20-12:20

2 stops14h 00m

£653

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

09:00-19:50

2 stops18h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 23/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

£751

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Sun 10/5

13:45-21:50

2 stops16h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 16/5

12:35-13:15

2 stops16h 40m

£759

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHX - SBA

BHXSBA

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

09:20-16:14

2 stops38h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 23/2

05:40-17:50

2 stops28h 10m

£774

EdinburghSanta Barbara

EDI - SBA

EDISBA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

09:25-13:18

2 stops35h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 24/2

06:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

£794

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHX - SBA

BHXSBA

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

06:00-17:07

2 stops19h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 23/2

05:00-12:45

3 stops23h 45m

£833

EdinburghSanta Barbara

EDI - SBA

EDISBA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

09:00-23:44

2 stops46h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 23/6

18:18-07:20

2 stops29h 02m

£840

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHX - SBA

BHXSBA

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

08:15-22:56

3 stops22h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 23/2

06:19-07:45

3 stops17h 26m

£916

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara (average of £234). Flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £384). 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 4 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Lufthansa from the United Kingdom to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,759 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara can take about 16h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £759. United Kingdom and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 5472 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

    When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara consider London Heathrow - Santa Barbara, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Santa Barbara or Birmingham - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara (average of £234). Flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £384). 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 2 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£463Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£472Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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