Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Santa Barbara from £411

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SBA
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 17 February 2026.

Fri 1/507:25
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops22h 52m
Lufthansa
Wed 6/518:50
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops19h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/2£592
Fri 1/513:00
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop15h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 6/512:32
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2£630
Fri 1/518:30
LCY
-
SBA
2 stops31h 23m
Lufthansa
Wed 6/516:15
SBA
-
LCY
2 stops17h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/2£645
Sat 21/310:05
LHR
-
SBA
1 stop14h 46m
Lufthansa
Tue 31/309:50
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/2£646
Fri 10/407:30
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 05m
Lufthansa
Sat 18/416:11
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/2£665
Sat 21/312:00
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 31/306:30
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops18h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2£670
Wed 7/1011:30
EDI
-
SBA
2 stops37h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 11/1012:15
SBA
-
EDI
1 stop36h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2£683
Tue 31/320:25
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops35h 33m
Lufthansa
Tue 7/414:16
SBA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 54m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2£683
Fri 10/407:25
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 18/420:31
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops17h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2£689
Fri 6/1106:00
BHX
-
SBA
2 stops37h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1105:30
SBA
-
BHX
3 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2£710
Wed 23/906:05
MAN
-
SBA
2 stops37h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 27/920:33
SBA
-
MAN
2 stops36h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2£752
Fri 10/409:15
LCY
-
SBA
2 stops18h 20m
SWISS
Sat 18/414:16
SBA
-
LCY
2 stops20h 24m
SWISS
Deal found 16/2£854

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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£592

One-way from

£411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£391
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/5-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 42m total
  • United Kingdom to Santa Barbara
Search Deals
27/5
  • 27/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Santa Barbara
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 17 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

Fri 1/5

07:25-22:17

2 stops22h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

18:50-22:40

2 stops19h 50m

£592

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

13:00-20:06

1 stop15h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

09:45-09:40

2 stops15h 55m

£630

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Fri 1/5

18:30-17:53

2 stops31h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

16:15-17:55

2 stops17h 40m

£645

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

10:05-17:51

1 stop14h 46m

Santa Barbara

Tue 31/3

09:50-11:45

2 stops17h 55m

£646

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

12:00-00:39

2 stops19h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 31/3

06:30-09:00

2 stops18h 30m

£670

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Tue 31/3

20:25-23:58

2 stops35h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/4

14:30-15:40

2 stops17h 10m

£687

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

07:25-19:35

2 stops20h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 18/4

20:31-21:35

2 stops17h 04m

£689

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

10:35-19:35

1 stop17h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 18/4

14:30-10:10

1 stop35h 40m

£699

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Fri 10/4

09:15-19:35

2 stops18h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 18/4

14:16-18:40

2 stops20h 24m

£854

LondonSanta Barbara

LCY - SBA

LCYSBA

London City

Thu 2/4

19:15-19:35

2 stops32h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

14:16-18:40

2 stops20h 24m

£1,242

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/2

Showing 1-10 of 19 results
1
2

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara (average of £232). Flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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 17 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
9,306 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,306 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,306 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
7,786 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,306 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 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 15h 06m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £630. United Kingdom and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 5457 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara (average of £232). Flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Heathrow to Los Angeles flights
Heathrow to Las Vegas flights
Heathrow to San Francisco flights
Gatwick to Los Angeles flights
Stansted to Los Angeles flights
London City to Los Angeles flights
Gatwick to Las Vegas flights
Gatwick to San Francisco flights
Heathrow to Ontario flights
London City to Las Vegas flights
London City to San Francisco flights
Luton to Los Angeles flights
Stansted to San Francisco flights
Heathrow to San Diego flights
Stansted to Las Vegas flights
Manchester to Las Vegas flights
Heathrow to Long Beach flights
Heathrow to San Jose flights
Manchester to Los Angeles flights
Heathrow to Santa Ana flights
Luton to San Francisco flights
Manchester to San Francisco flights
Gatwick to San Diego flights
Luton to Las Vegas flights
Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights
Heathrow to Burbank flights
London City to San Diego flights
Manchester to Ontario flights
Stansted to San Diego flights
Edinburgh to San Francisco flights
Birmingham to Las Vegas flights
Edinburgh to Las Vegas flights
Glasgow Intl to Los Angeles flights
Gatwick to San Jose flights
Glasgow Intl to San Francisco flights
Manchester to Long Beach flights
Birmingham to San Francisco flights
Birmingham to Los Angeles flights
Dublin to Las Vegas flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Los Angeles flights
Manchester to San Jose flights
Leeds to Los Angeles flights
London City to San Jose flights
Heathrow to Sacramento flights
Heathrow to Oakland flights
Manchester to Palm Springs flights
Gatwick to Oakland flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Las Vegas flights

Top 2 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£465Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
United AirlinesCheapest£474Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from United Kingdom to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.