Flights from London to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 15h 14m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $640
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,466 mi (8,796 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
15h 14m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $728
Via San Francisco
United States
15h 25m
with the connection
London to San Francisco
flight 11h 10m
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 $640
Via Denver
United States
15h 38m
with the connection
Via Phoenix
United States
15h 42m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,153
Via Chicago
United States
16h 53m
with the connection
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 London to cities closest to Santa Barbara
London to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 11h 18m
from $376
London to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 11h 20m
from $647
London to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 11h 10m
from $423
London to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 10h 45m
from $459
London to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 11h
from $423
London to Portland
Portland: 782 mi (1,258 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 9h 40m
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to London
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 3,461 mi (5,570 km) from London, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from London, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 4,685 mi (7,540 km) from London, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 5,270 mi (8,481 km) from London, flight 1h 42m
from $328
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 5,354 mi (8,616 km) from London, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 5,441 mi (8,756 km) from London, flight 56m
from $228
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from London to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from London to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 11h 18m to the connection, 56m after it, about 15h 14m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from London to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $640. 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 London and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (15h 14m total), San Francisco (15h 25m total), Denver (15h 38m total), Phoenix (15h 42m total) and Chicago (16h 53m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from London?
5,466 mi (8,796 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.