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Flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara
There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Las Vegas, about 3h 21m door to door (128 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 21m
Albuquerque to Santa Barbara at a glance
Fastest journey3h 21mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ABQ Phoenix (PHX) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Sun09:00 ABQ09:06 PHX0h 54m connection10:00 PHX11:21 SBAAmerican Airlines
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ABQ Las Vegas (LAS) SBA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat11:00 ABQ11:21 LAS1h 09m connection12:30 LAS13:32 SBASouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Denver (DEN) SBA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun19:00 ABQ20:08 DEN0h 52m connection21:00 DEN22:20 SBASouthwest Airlines
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ABQ San Diego (SAN) SBA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Fri19:45 ABQ20:27 SAN2h 33m connection23:00 SAN23:51 SBASouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
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ABQ San Francisco (SFO) SBA
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu18:15 ABQ19:33 SFO2h 12m connection21:45 SFO22:48 SBAUnited Airlines
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ABQ Los Angeles (LAX) SBA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:30 ABQ08:20 LAX4h 25m connection12:45 LAX13:20 SBASouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,193 km741 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 21mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hSanta Barbara vs Albuquerque
- Currency in Santa Barbara
- USD
- Airports
- ABQ → SBA
Flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,193 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and San Diego (SAN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Santa Barbara?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
