Flying from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) taking off from either of these.
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 56 minutes.
Santa Barbara (where Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), with 20 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAX to SBA is the 09:20 United service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:03 with United.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to SBA.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) leave from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport with United.
LAX is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
From VNY, direct flights from Los Angeles to SBA are available with United.
You can get to VNY from central Los Angeles in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to SBA:
About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SBA instead:
Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara
From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
156 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Return flights start from 157 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Santa Barbara, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Santa Barbara is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to SBA in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Barbara
After locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santa Barbara:
Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Santa Barbara travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at State Street.
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