Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (LAX–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–SBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 88 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 12 | E75L, E7W | 0h38-1h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | E75L | 0h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 5 | E7W | 0h57 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SBA | ONT→SBA | SAN→SBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 47 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 20m | 1h 8m | 0h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SBA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LAX to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SBA ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 88 miles (142 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).