Flights from Monterey to Santa Barbara

There are no direct flights from Monterey to Santa Barbara. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 5h 20m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 20m

Monterey to Santa Barbara at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Monterey 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.

MRY Los Angeles (LAX) SBA

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest

Mon08:00 MRY09:21 LAX3h 24m connection12:45 LAX13:20 SBAUnited Airlines + SkyWest

4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 20m

MRY San Francisco (SFO) SBA

Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines

Sat14:30 MRY15:09 SFO3h 51m connection19:00 SFO20:03 SBASkyWest + United Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 33m

MRY San Diego (SAN) SBA

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest

Sun06:00 MRY07:17 SAN5h 13m connection12:30 SAN13:21 SBASkyWest

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 21m

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: 313 km194 miles
Journey time: 5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneSanta Barbara vs Monterey
Currency in Santa Barbara: USD
Airports: MRY → SBA

Flights from Monterey to Santa Barbara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Monterey to Santa Barbara?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. 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 Monterey to Santa Barbara?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 313 km.

Where do you change planes between Monterey and Santa Barbara?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and San Diego (SAN). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Monterey and Santa Barbara?

Monterey: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

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