How to get from Santa Barbara to Orlando: connecting flights, about 8h 54m total

Flights from Santa Barbara to Orlando

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles: 8h 54m
two tickets, via San Francisco: $259
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,280 mi (3,670 km)

fastest

Via Los Angeles

8h 54m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight 1h 3m

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

Los Angeles to Orlando flight 4h 51m

Via San Diego

8h 55m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Diego flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

San Diego to Orlando flight 4h 48m

two ticketsfrom $297

Via Denver

8h 58m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Denver flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Orlando flight 3h 38m

Via San Francisco

9h 34m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight 1h 16m

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

San Francisco to Orlando flight 5h 18m

two ticketsfrom $259

Via Washington

11h 52m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Washington flight 6h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Orlando: Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Orlando flight 2h 27m

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 Orlando

Santa Barbara to Washington Washington: 758 mi (1,220 km) from Orlando, flight 6h 25m Santa Barbara to Denver Denver: 1,548 mi (2,492 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 20m Santa Barbara to San Diego San Diego: 2,136 mi (3,438 km) from Orlando, flight 1h 7m from $57 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 2,197 mi (3,536 km) from Orlando, flight 1h 3m Santa Barbara to San Francisco San Francisco: 2,437 mi (3,922 km) from Orlando, flight 1h 16m from $157

To Orlando from cities closest to Santa Barbara

Los Angeles to Orlando Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 51m from $211 San Diego to Orlando San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 48m from $231 San Francisco to Orlando San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 18m from $126 Las Vegas to Orlando Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 38m Salt Lake City to Orlando Salt Lake City: 611 mi (984 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 26m from $199 Portland to Orlando Portland: 782 mi (1,258 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 29m from $131

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Orlando?

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 Orlando?

Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 4h 51m after it, about 8h 54m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $259. 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 Orlando?

Los Angeles (8h 54m total), San Diego (8h 55m total), Denver (8h 58m total), San Francisco (9h 34m total) and Washington (11h 52m total).

How far is Orlando from Santa Barbara?

2,280 mi (3,670 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.