Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 10h 1m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $305
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,455 mi (3,951 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
10h 1m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Los Angeles
flight 6h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $447
Via Denver
10h 3m
with the connection
Via Phoenix
10h 7m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $692
Via Chicago
10h 29m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
10h 47m
with the connection
Philadelphia to San Francisco
flight 6h 32m
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 $305
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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 5m
from $192
Philadelphia to Palm Springs
Palm Springs: 185 mi (298 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 13h 51m
Philadelphia to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 5m
from $271
Philadelphia to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 32m
from $138
Philadelphia to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 39m
from $235
Philadelphia to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 8h 42m
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Philadelphia
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,575 mi (2,534 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 2,078 mi (3,344 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 2,389 mi (3,844 km) from Philadelphia, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 2,517 mi (4,051 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 6h 5m to the connection, 56m after it, about 10h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $305. 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 Philadelphia and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (10h 1m total), Denver (10h 3m total), Phoenix (10h 7m total), Chicago (10h 29m total) and San Francisco (10h 47m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Philadelphia?
2,455 mi (3,951 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.