How to get from Santa Barbara to Miami

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Diego: about 9h 2m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco and Washington. Two tickets from $209.

Flights from Santa Barbara to Miami

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Diego
9h 2m
two tickets, via San Diego
$209
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,420 mi (3,895 km)
fastest
Via San Diego
9h 2m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
San Diego to Miami flight 4h 55m
two ticketsfrom $209
Via Los Angeles
9h 6m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Miami: Long Beach, Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Miami flight 5h 3m
Via Denver
9h 16m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Denver flight 2h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Miami flight 3h 56m
Via San Francisco
9h 48m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Miami: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Miami flight 5h 32m
two ticketsfrom $251
Via Washington
12h 5m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Miami: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Miami flight 2h 40m

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.

When to visit Miami

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November and December, +25° to +28° by day, sea +24° to +26°. In November it is +27° by day and +21° at night, sea +26°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +17° +22° 10 days
Feb
+25° +19° +24° 11 days
Mar
+27° +20° +25° 11 days
Apr
+28° +21° +26° 12 days
May
+30° +23° +29° 15 days
Jun
+30° +24° +30° 23 days
Jul
+31° +26° +32° 21 days
Aug
+32° +26° +32° 25 days
Sep
+30° +24° +31° 24 days
Oct
+29° +23° +28° 18 days
Nov
+27° +21° +26° 12 days
Dec
+25° +19° +24° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Miami?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Diego.
What is the fastest way to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami?
Via San Diego: 1h 7m to the connection, 4h 55m after it, about 9h 2m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $209. 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 Miami?
San Diego (9h 2m total), Los Angeles (9h 6m total), Denver (9h 16m total), San Francisco (9h 48m total) and Washington (12h 5m total).
How far is Miami from Santa Barbara?
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.