Flights from Santa Barbara to Boston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 9h 14m
- two tickets, via San Diego
- $157
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,653 mi (4,270 km)
fastest
Via Denver
9h 14m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
9h 32m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
flight 1h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Boston
flight 5h 29m
Via San Diego
9h 42m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $157
Via San Francisco
9h 55m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
flight 1h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Boston: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Boston
flight 5h 39m
two ticketsfrom $318
Via Washington
11h 2m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Washington
flight 6h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Boston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National.
Washington to Boston
flight 1h 37m
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 Boston
Santa Barbara to Washington
Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 6h 25m
Santa Barbara to Denver
Denver: 1,765 mi (2,841 km) from Boston, flight 2h 20m
Santa Barbara to San Diego
San Diego: 2,579 mi (4,150 km) from Boston, flight 1h 7m
from $57
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 2,591 mi (4,170 km) from Boston, flight 1h 3m
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
San Francisco: 2,693 mi (4,334 km) from Boston, flight 1h 16m
from $157
To Boston from cities closest to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles to Boston
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 29m
from $176
San Diego to Boston
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 35m
from $122
San Francisco to Boston
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 39m
from $175
Las Vegas to Boston
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 4m
from $148
Phoenix to Boston
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 53m
from $121
Salt Lake City to Boston
Salt Lake City: 611 mi (984 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 32m
from $215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Boston?
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 Boston?
Via Denver: 2h 20m to the connection, 3h 54m after it, about 9h 14m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Boston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $157. 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 Boston?
Denver (9h 14m total), Los Angeles (9h 32m total), San Diego (9h 42m total), San Francisco (9h 55m total) and Washington (11h 2m total).
How far is Boston from Santa Barbara?
2,653 mi (4,270 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.