How to get from Santa Barbara to Atlanta: connecting flights, about 8h 15m total

Flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 8h 15m
two tickets, via San Francisco: $180
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,011 mi (3,236 km)

fastest

Via Denver

8h 15m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Denver flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Atlanta flight 2h 55m

Via San Diego

8h 23m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Diego flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m

Via Los Angeles

8h 26m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight 1h 3m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Atlanta: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Atlanta flight 4h 23m

Via San Francisco

8h 56m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight 1h 16m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Atlanta: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Atlanta flight 4h 40m

two ticketsfrom $180

Via Washington

11h 26m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Washington flight 6h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Atlanta: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Atlanta flight 2h 1m

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 Santa Barbara to cities closest to Atlanta

Santa Barbara to Washington Washington: 542 mi (872 km) from Atlanta, flight 6h 25m Santa Barbara to Denver Denver: 1,210 mi (1,947 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 20m Santa Barbara to San Diego San Diego: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 7m from $57 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 1,932 mi (3,110 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 3m Santa Barbara to San Francisco San Francisco: 2,136 mi (3,437 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 16m from $157

To Atlanta from cities closest to Santa Barbara

Los Angeles to Atlanta Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 23m from $70 San Diego to Atlanta San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 16m from $140 San Francisco to Atlanta San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 40m from $171 Las Vegas to Atlanta Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 55m from $119 Sacramento to Atlanta Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 30m from $145 Phoenix to Atlanta Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 34m from $107

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta?

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 Santa Barbara to Atlanta?

Via Denver: 2h 20m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 8h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $180. 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 Santa Barbara and Atlanta?

Denver (8h 15m total), San Diego (8h 23m total), Los Angeles (8h 26m total), San Francisco (8h 56m total) and Washington (11h 26m total).

How far is Atlanta from Santa Barbara?

2,011 mi (3,236 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.