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Today’s best flight deals from Santa Barbara to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Santa Barbara to London

August 6 - August 28

Cheapest
Best

SBA - London

$975

$794

Round trip

December 2 - December 4

SBA - London

$1,037

$854

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

SBA - London

$877

$882

Round trip

September 23 - September 29

SBA - London

$876

$882

Round trip

September 30 - October 7

SBA - London

$904

$883

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

Earliest

SBA - London

$980

$894

Round trip

September 1 - September 15

SBA - London

$816

$900

Round trip

November 17 - November 25

SBA - London

$870

$904

Round trip

September 17 - September 22

SBA - London

$880

$918

Round trip

October 9 - October 14

SBA - London

$894

$923

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Santa Barbara to London

Only 1% of recent fares from Santa Barbara to London were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to London are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $923–$1520 and a median of $1193. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to London.
A typical journey from Santa Barbara to London takes about 42h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8792 km.
Most itineraries from Santa Barbara to London connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, with connecting itineraries typically involving 4 stopovers.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to London? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $567. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $625, followed by April at a median of $814.

How much is a round trip from Santa Barbara to London

Regular price: $826 - $1,218

Prices from Santa Barbara to London are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Santa Barbara to London typically range from $826 to $1218. The current lowest deal is $794 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from August 6 to August 28.

now $794

Low $826

High $1,218

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to London

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to London is January, with a median price of $567. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1768. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $567

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,768

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Direct flights from Santa Barbara to London

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Last-minute flights going from Santa Barbara to London

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LHR)

$1,116

$1,334

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,117

$2,864

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,276

$4,851

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,244

$2,722

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LHR)

$1,077

$1,529

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - London

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Santa Barbara (SBA) - London (LGW)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,019

$1,397

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santa Barbara to London

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

$1,037  →  $854

18%

22 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 28

$975  →  $794

19%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$1,089  →  $970

11%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,037  →  $924

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Barbara to London

Santa Barbara - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Santa Barbara to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $1193.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $567

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to London, with a median price of $567.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 42h 25m long

Flights from Santa Barbara to London typically take 42 hours and 25 minutes, with 4 stopovers on average.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, as no direct flights are available from Santa Barbara to London.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals via Skyscanner

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals via Skyscanner, with a recent fare of $794 from Santa Barbara to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Santa Barbara to London are frequent, with 0.87 deals per day.

Santa Barbara main airports to depart from

Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

Cheapest

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal for convenient departures to London, often offering the cheapest flights.

📍 ~0 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$794

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient London arrival airport, often offering competitive prices for flights from Santa Barbara.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$744

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London arrival airport, providing another option for flights from Santa Barbara.

📍 ~39 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$794

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a central arrival point for flights from Santa Barbara.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$948

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an option for travelers arriving in the greater London area from Santa Barbara.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$1082

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is a choice for flights from Santa Barbara to the London area.

📍 ~51 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$1142

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as an arrival point for flights from Santa Barbara to the London region.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$1068

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with a wide variety of long-haul and short-haul destinations.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1077

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is the closest alternative to London, offering faster security and boarding processes.

📍 ~115 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1167

Bristol (BRS)

Cheapest

Bristol Airport offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes across Europe with good accessibility.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1018

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport has a strong presence of budget airlines and is easily accessible via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1569

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport is an alternative for travelers in South West London, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1523

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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From SBA

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Oct 17

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,211

$3,643

Save $2,568

From SBA

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Oct 17

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,324

$3,643

Save $2,681

From SBA

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Oct 16

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,300

$3,759

Save $2,541

From SBA

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Oct 15

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,220

$3,781

Save $2,439

From SBA

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Oct 15

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,092

$3,781

Save $2,311

From SBA

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Sep 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,009

$3,871

Save $2,138

From SBA

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Sep 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,200

$3,873

Save $2,327

From SBA

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Sep 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,158

$3,900

Save $2,258

From SBA

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Sep 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,414

$3,901

Save $2,513

From SBA

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Jul 26

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,677

$4,112

Save $2,565

From SBA

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Jul 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$5,919

$4,024

Save $1,895

From SBA

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Jul 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$5,910

$4,041

Save $1,869

From SBA

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Aug 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$5,954

$4,049

Save $1,905

From SBA

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Aug 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$5,953

$4,077

Save $1,876

From SBA

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Jul 04

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,449

$4,084

Save $2,365

From SBA

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Jul 26

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,460

$4,095

Save $2,365

From SBA

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Jul 26

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,362

$4,095

Save $2,267

From SBA

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Jul 26

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,331

$4,095

Save $2,236

From SBA

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Aug 11

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$5,810

$4,159

Save $1,651

From SBA

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Sep 01

London, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$6,442

From SBA

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Sep 07

London, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$6,596

From SBA

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Sep 06

London, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$2,753

From SBA

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Jun 27

London, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$3,185

From SBA

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Aug 30

London, United Kingdom

75% AI deal score

$6,596

From SBA

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Aug 14

London, United Kingdom

71% AI deal score

$8,958

From SBA

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Jun 24

London, United Kingdom

70% AI deal score

$9,504

From SBA

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Sep 21

London, United Kingdom

70% AI deal score

$9,563

From SBA

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Jul 16

London, United Kingdom

69% AI deal score

$20,427

From SBA

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Jul 04

London, United Kingdom

68% AI deal score

$16,159

From SBA

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Jul 14

London, United Kingdom

68% AI deal score

$17,754

From SBA

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Jul 16

London, United Kingdom

68% AI deal score

$20,225

From SBA

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Jul 16

London, United Kingdom

68% AI deal score

$20,287

From SBA

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Jun 29

London, United Kingdom

68% AI deal score

$48,792

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may also present lower-cost options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes secure better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Yes, comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can often lead to more flight options and potentially lower fares. Sometimes, traveling a short distance to a larger airport can result in significant savings. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation.