Flights from Miami to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 9h 48m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $246
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,420 mi (3,895 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
9h 48m
with the connection
Miami to Los Angeles
flight 5h 52m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $396
Via Phoenix
9h 58m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $603
Via Denver
10h 22m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
10h 44m
with the connection
Miami to San Francisco
flight 6h 29m
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 $246
Via Chicago
11h 13m
with the connection
Miami to Chicago
flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Chicago Midway International.
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
From Miami to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Miami to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 52m
from $101
Miami to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 44m
from $183
Miami to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 29m
from $125
Miami to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 41m
from $174
Miami to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 7h 50m
from $159
Miami to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 16m
from $236
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Miami
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 1,092 mi (1,758 km) from Miami, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 1,191 mi (1,917 km) from Miami, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,725 mi (2,776 km) from Miami, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,979 mi (3,185 km) from Miami, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 2,336 mi (3,759 km) from Miami, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 2,591 mi (4,170 km) from Miami, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 5h 52m to the connection, 56m after it, about 9h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $246. 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 Miami and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (9h 48m total), Phoenix (9h 58m total), Denver (10h 22m total), San Francisco (10h 44m total) and Chicago (11h 13m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Miami?
2,420 mi (3,895 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.