Flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 8h 42m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $317
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 2,233 mi (3,593 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
8h 42m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
flight 1h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Tampa: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Tampa
flight 4h 39m
Via Denver
8h 48m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
9h 25m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
flight 1h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Tampa: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Tampa
flight 5h 9m
two ticketsfrom $317
Via Washington
12h
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Washington
flight 6h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Tampa: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Tampa
flight 2h 35m
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 Tampa
Santa Barbara to Washington
Washington: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Tampa, flight 6h 25m
Santa Barbara to Denver
Denver: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 20m
Santa Barbara to San Diego
San Diego: 2,085 mi (3,356 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 7m
from $57
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 2,149 mi (3,459 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 3m
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
San Francisco: 2,396 mi (3,856 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 16m
from $73
To Tampa from cities closest to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles to Tampa
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 39m
from $87
San Francisco to Tampa
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 9m
from $120
Las Vegas to Tampa
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 25m
from $194
Reno to Tampa
Reno: 353 mi (568 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 7h 12m
Phoenix to Tampa
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h
from $86
Salt Lake City to Tampa
Salt Lake City: 611 mi (984 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 20m
from $215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
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 Tampa?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 4h 39m after it, about 8h 42m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $317. 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 Tampa?
Los Angeles (8h 42m total), Denver (8h 48m total), San Francisco (9h 25m total) and Washington (12h total).
How far is Tampa from Santa Barbara?
2,233 mi (3,593 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.