Flights from Santa Barbara to Austin
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 6h 58m
- two tickets, via San Diego
- $202
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,310 mi (2,109 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
6h 58m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
flight 1h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Austin: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Austin
flight 2h 55m
Via San Diego
7h 2m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $202
Via Denver
7h 35m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
7h 46m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
flight 1h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Austin: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Austin
flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $288
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 Austin
Santa Barbara to Denver
Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 2h 20m
Santa Barbara to San Diego
San Diego: 1,155 mi (1,858 km) from Austin, flight 1h 7m
from $57
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 1,225 mi (1,972 km) from Austin, flight 1h 3m
Santa Barbara to Washington
Washington: 1,316 mi (2,118 km) from Austin, flight 6h 25m
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
San Francisco: 1,500 mi (2,414 km) from Austin, flight 1h 16m
from $157
To Austin from cities closest to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles to Austin
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 55m
from $112
San Diego to Austin
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 55m
from $139
San Jose to Austin
San Jose: 236 mi (380 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 22m
San Francisco to Austin
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 30m
from $166
Las Vegas to Austin
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 40m
from $144
Salt Lake City to Austin
Salt Lake City: 611 mi (984 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 47m
from $156
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Austin?
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 Santa Barbara to Austin?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 6h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Austin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $202. 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 Austin?
Los Angeles (6h 58m total), San Diego (7h 2m total), Denver (7h 35m total) and San Francisco (7h 46m total).
How far is Austin from Santa Barbara?
1,310 mi (2,109 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.