Flights from Boston to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 10h 31m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $237
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,653 mi (4,270 km)
fastest
Via Denver
10h 31m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
10h 33m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $367
Via Phoenix
10h 41m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $665
Via Chicago
10h 56m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
11h 5m
with the connection
Boston to San Francisco
flight 6h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $237
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
From Boston to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Boston to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 37m
from $170
Boston to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 27m
from $264
Boston to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 50m
from $142
Boston to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 8m
from $213
Boston to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 59m
from $230
Boston to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City: 611 mi (984 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 32m
from $270
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Boston
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 849 mi (1,366 km) from Boston, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,765 mi (2,841 km) from Boston, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 2,295 mi (3,694 km) from Boston, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 2,591 mi (4,170 km) from Boston, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 2,693 mi (4,334 km) from Boston, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara?
Via Denver: 4h 48m to the connection, 2h 43m after it, about 10h 31m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $237. 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 Boston and Santa Barbara?
Denver (10h 31m total), Los Angeles (10h 33m total), Phoenix (10h 41m total), Chicago (10h 56m total) and San Francisco (11h 5m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Boston?
2,653 mi (4,270 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.