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Journey information
Overview: Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA flight
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Flights from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $101 (€82) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:07. The fastest flight covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 3h 42m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€36)
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€82) |
Flights per day 34 |
Fastest flight 3h 42m |
Cheapest month June |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:07 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€36)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA
Showing times and prices for Apr 11
Cheapest price
$261
Average price
$272
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
458 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA will cost around $272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $261.
Fast flights
Of the 2 flights that leave Las Vegas, NV for Santa Barbara, CA onSat, Apr 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct flights cover the 458 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the longest flights will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:47 AM4h05Las Vegas, NV7:52 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2611One-way0 transfers- 9:48 PM4h01Las Vegas, NV1:49 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2831One-way0 transfers
- 9:48 PM4h01Las Vegas, NV1:49 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2831One-way0 transfers
- 3:47 AM4h05Las Vegas, NV7:52 AMSanta Barbara, CA$2611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus |
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$243 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA flights for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| UA596 · UA2479 | 12:30 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 15h53 | 4:23 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA596 · UA671 | 12:30 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 7h44 | 8:14 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2039 · UA1791 · UA5464 | 1:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 9h31 | 10:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2039 · UA4796 | 1:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 18h36 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1808 · AA506 | 1:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 5h47 | 6:57 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1808+ AA4972 | 1:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h01 | 11:11 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1808 · AA843 | 1:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 12h05 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1808+ AA3940 | 1:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 3h32 | 4:42 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2275 · AA1974+AA4972 | 1:30 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 9h41 | 11:11 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2356 · UA1578 | 1:47 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 5h14 | 7:01 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2690 · AA2073+AA4972 | 2:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 9h01 | 11:11 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2690 · AA2073 · AA3331 | 2:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 15h46 | 5:56 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2690 · AA2073 · AA843 | 2:10 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 11h05 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1908 · AA2660 · AA843 | 3:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h15 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2667 · UA4796 | 3:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 16h36 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2667 · UA1791 · UA5464 | 3:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 7h31 | 10:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1908 · AA1428 · AA843 | 3:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h15 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2667 · UA2740 · UA5464 | 3:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 7h31 | 10:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1890 · AA2660 · AA843 | 4:00 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 9h15 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1590 · UA2479 | 4:07 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 12h16 | 4:23 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1611 · AA3331 | 5:07 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 12h49 | 5:56 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1611 · AA843 | 5:07 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h08 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1611+AA4972 | 5:07 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 6h04 | 11:11 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2316 · UA2019 · UA469 | 5:43 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h52 | 2:35 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2316 · UA4796 | 5:43 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 13h53 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA574 · UA5464 | 5:59 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 4h32 | 10:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1824 · UA2479 | 6:15 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h08 | 4:23 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1889 · AA2742 · AA3331 | 6:39 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 11h17 | 5:56 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA440 · AA3331 | 7:22 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h34 | 5:56 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA440+AA4972 | 7:22 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 3h49 | 11:11 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA440 · AA843 | 7:22 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 5h53 | 1:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1323 · UA2479 | 8:40 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 7h43 | 4:23 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1799 · UA1427 · UA4796 | 8:43 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h53 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1799 · UA469 | 8:43 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 5h52 | 2:35 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1799 · UA2409 · UA4796 | 8:43 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h53 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1652 · UA2681 · UA5545 | 9:15 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h09 | 5:24 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1652 · UA4796 | 9:15 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 10h21 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1652 · UA233 · UA5545 | 9:15 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h09 | 5:24 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2047 · UA1427 · UA4796 | 10:53 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h43 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2047 · UA5777 · UA4796 | 10:53 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h43 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2047 · UA2409 · UA4796 | 10:53 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 8h43 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2047 · UA469 | 10:53 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 3h42 | 2:35 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1541 · AA3331 | 10:59 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 6h57 | 5:56 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2108 · UA671 | 11:35 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 20h39 | 8:14 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
| UA1603 · UA5545 | 1:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 4h24 | 5:24 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1603 · UA5777 · UA4796 | 1:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 6h36 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA3185 · AA2083 | 1:06 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 17h42 | 6:48 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2282 · UA4796 | 2:10 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 5h26 | 7:36 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1267 · UA2866 | 2:50 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 4h08 | 6:58 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3320+AA3940 | 3:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 13h42 | 4:42 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 3:47 AM Las Vegas, NV | 4h05 | 7:52 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Barbara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $101 (€82) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is $243 (€198) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is 3h 42m to travel the 284 miles (458 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 9:07 PM.
Flights from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA generally leave from Harry Reid International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.Harry Reid International Airport is 0 miles (1 km) away from Las Vegas, NV city centre and Santa Barbara Airport is 0 miles (1 km) from Santa Barbara, CA city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a bus and flight.
Since neither Las Vegas, NV nor Santa Barbara, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA.
The best events to attend in Santa Barbara, CA include:
- Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a prestigious event showcasing independent films and attracting filmmakers from around the world
- Old Spanish Days Fiesta, a vibrant celebration of Santa Barbara's rich cultural heritage with parades, music, and traditional food
- Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival, an annual festival celebrating the local fishing industry with fresh seafood tastings and family-friendly activities.
The best holidays to experience in Santa Barbara, CA include:
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations along the coast
- Labor Day, pleasant weather perfect for beach activities and local events
- Memorial Day, a great time for outdoor adventures with fewer crowds.
The best season to visit Santa Barbara, CA is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Santa Barbara, CA is during April-October.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Barbara, CA
Las Vegas
Santa Barbara
The major airport for departures in Las Vegas is Las Vegas McCarran International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Las Vegas McCarran International for your trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
I-215, Exit 10Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops located in terminals 1 and 3, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
Parking
- Short-term parking at terminal 1 and terminal 3, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
Dining
- Various options in terminals 1 and 3, including fast food and sit-down restaurants like Wolfgang Puck and Shake Shack
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels nearby, such as the Best Western McCarran Inn and Hyatt Place Las Vegas.
Shower
- Showers available in The Club at LAS lounge, access fee applies.
Lounge
- Lounges include The Club at LAS and Centurion Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near baggage claim.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available on the airport grounds, with companies like Hertz and Avis
Public transit options for Las Vegas McCarran International
- RTC Bus Route 109, McCarran Airport, 5 miles
The major airport for arrivals in Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santa Barbara Airport for your journey to Santa Barbara from Las Vegas.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
US-101, exit 104Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops available, including gift shops and newsstands near the main terminal.
Parking
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.3€ (200 JPY) per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants available, including The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Costa Terraza
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Lounge
- Lounge available, First Class Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available, including Hertz and Avis counters in the terminal
Public transit options for Santa Barbara Airport
- Bus line 11, Goleta Amtrak Station, 7 miles
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