Flights from Dubai to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via San Francisco
- 20h 33m
- two tickets, via New York
- $1,253
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 8,304 mi (13,364 km)
fastest
Via San Francisco
United States
20h 33m
with the connection
Dubai to San Francisco
flight 16h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,269
Via Los Angeles
United States
20h 46m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,279
Via Chicago
United States
23h 1m
with the connection
Via New York
United States
28h 36m
with the connection
Dubai to New York
flight 16h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Santa Barbara: LaGuardia.
New York to Santa Barbara
flight 9h 33m
two ticketsfrom $1,253
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 Dubai to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Dubai to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 16h 50m
from $742
Dubai to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 16h 18m
from $585
Dubai to Seattle
Seattle: 921 mi (1,482 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 15h 40m
from $732
Dubai to Dallas
Dallas: 1,320 mi (2,124 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 16h 50m
from $515
Dubai to Houston
Houston: 1,455 mi (2,342 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 16h 40m
from $656
Dubai to Mexico City
Mexico City: 1,630 mi (2,624 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 22h 5m
from $619
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Dubai
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 6,840 mi (11,008 km) from Dubai, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 7,231 mi (11,637 km) from Dubai, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 7,773 mi (12,509 km) from Dubai, flight 2h 43m
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 8,083 mi (13,008 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 8,300 mi (13,357 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 8,320 mi (13,390 km) from Dubai, flight 56m
from $228
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Dubai to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Francisco.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dubai to Santa Barbara?
Via San Francisco: 16h 18m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 20h 33m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,253. 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 Dubai and Santa Barbara?
San Francisco (20h 33m total), Los Angeles (20h 46m total), Chicago (23h 1m total) and New York (28h 36m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Dubai?
8,304 mi (13,364 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.