Flights from St Louis to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 8h 6m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $380
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,656 mi (2,665 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
8h 6m
with the connection
St Louis to Los Angeles
flight 4h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $380
Via Denver
8h 8m
with the connection
Via Phoenix
8h 12m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $599
Via San Francisco
8h 51m
with the connection
St Louis to San Francisco
flight 4h 36m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $392
Via Chicago
9h 21m
with the connection
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 St Louis to cities closest to Santa Barbara
St Louis to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 10m
from $99
St Louis to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h
St Louis to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 36m
from $222
St Louis to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 35m
from $113
St Louis to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 30m
from $151
St Louis to Denver
Denver: 889 mi (1,431 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 25m
from $100
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to St Louis
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 262 mi (422 km) from St Louis, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 795 mi (1,279 km) from St Louis, flight 2h 43m
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 872 mi (1,403 km) from St Louis, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,270 mi (2,044 km) from St Louis, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 1,586 mi (2,552 km) from St Louis, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 1,742 mi (2,803 km) from St Louis, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from St Louis to Santa Barbara?
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 St Louis to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 4h 10m to the connection, 56m after it, about 8h 6m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from St Louis to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $380. 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 St Louis and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (8h 6m total), Denver (8h 8m total), Phoenix (8h 12m total), San Francisco (8h 51m total) and Chicago (9h 21m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from St Louis?
1,656 mi (2,665 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.