Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
14 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to SBA.
Flight time: about 16m nonstop
Flying back? Santa Barbara → Los Angeles · 14 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Country SCX8655 | 11:20a | 19m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5893 | 12:45p | 16m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5423 | 6:45p | 16m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4796 | 8:59p | 16m | Mon–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4796 | 10:35p | 20m | Sun |
Sun Country
UnitedOther airports near Los Angeles with nonstops to Santa Barbara
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SAN — San DiegoAlaska, Southwest | 109 mi | 21 |
The route
One hop: LAX → SBADrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Santa Barbara (SBA), operated by Sun Country and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) takes about 16m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
Yes — 14 nonstop flights a week from Santa Barbara (SBA) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on American and United, based on recently observed departures.