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Flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara
There are no direct flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara. The fastest way is one stop via San Francisco or Phoenix, about 8h 03m door to door (96 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 03m
Honolulu to Santa Barbara at a glance
Fastest journey8h 03mVia San Francisco, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Honolulu 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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HNL San Francisco (SFO) SBA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun01:00 HNL08:49 SFO2h 11m connection11:00 SFO12:03 SBAAlaska Airlines + United Airlines
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HNL Phoenix (PHX) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri21:30 HNL06:05 PHX1h 25m connection07:30 PHX08:51 SBAAmerican Airlines
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HNL Las Vegas (LAS) SBA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat08:00 HNL16:27 LAS2h 18m connection18:45 LAS19:47 SBASouthwest Airlines
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HNL San Diego (SAN) SBA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Sun22:30 HNL06:48 SAN4h 12m connection11:00 SAN11:47 SBAAlaska Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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HNL Oakland (OAK) SBA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Wed21:45 HNL05:31 OAK8h 14m connection13:45 OAK14:39 SBASouthwest Airlines
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HNL Sacramento (SMF) SBA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon16:15 HNL00:08 SMF8h 52m connection09:00 SMF10:01 SBAAlaska Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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
- 3,996 km2,482 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 03mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hSanta Barbara vs Honolulu
- Currency in Santa Barbara
- USD
- Airports
- HNL → SBA
Flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Phoenix and Las Vegas. 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 Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,996 km.
Where do you change planes between Honolulu and Santa Barbara?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and San Diego (SAN). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Honolulu and Santa Barbara?
Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu.
