How to get from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Phoenix: about 9h 1m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco and Chicago. Two tickets from $254.

Flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Phoenix
9h 1m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$254
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,011 mi (3,236 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
9h 1m
with the connection
Atlanta to Phoenix flight 4h 19m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Santa Barbara flight 1h 42m
two ticketsfrom $646
Via Los Angeles
9h 5m
with the connection
Atlanta to Los Angeles flight 5h 9m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
two ticketsfrom $334
Via Denver
9h 8m
with the connection
Atlanta to Denver flight 3h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Santa Barbara flight 2h 43m
Via San Francisco
9h 47m
with the connection
Atlanta to San Francisco flight 5h 32m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
two ticketsfrom $254
Via Chicago
10h 4m
with the connection
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Santa Barbara flight 4h 53m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.
What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Santa Barbara?
Via Phoenix: 4h 19m to the connection, 1h 42m after it, about 9h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $254. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Santa Barbara?
Phoenix (9h 1m total), Los Angeles (9h 5m total), Denver (9h 8m total), San Francisco (9h 47m total) and Chicago (10h 4m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Atlanta?
2,011 mi (3,236 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.