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Flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Chicago, about 5h 38m door to door (60 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 38m
SBACVGDEN

Santa Barbara to Cincinnati at a glance

Fastest journey5h 38mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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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SBA Phoenix (PHX) CVG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 SBA07:46 PHX0h 59m connection08:45 PHX15:08 CVGAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 38m
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SBA Chicago (ORD) CVG
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed13:30 SBA19:17 ORD0h 58m connection20:15 ORD22:18 CVGUnited Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 48m
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SBA Denver (DEN) CVG
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat07:15 SBA10:16 DEN1h 29m connection11:45 DEN16:05 CVGSouthwest Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 50m
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4
SBA Dallas (DFW) CVG
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sun13:15 SBA18:16 DFW1h 59m connection20:15 DFW23:14 CVGAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 59m
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SBA Las Vegas (LAS) CVG
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sun05:45 SBA06:41 LAS3h 04m connection09:45 LAS16:22 CVGSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
16 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 37m
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SBA Portland (PDX) CVG
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines
Fri17:45 SBA19:51 PDX9h 54m connection05:45 PDX12:44 CVGHorizon Air + Alaska Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 59m
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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
3,157 km1,960 miles
Journey time
5h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hCincinnati vs Santa Barbara
Currency in Cincinnati
USD
Airports
SBA → CVG

Flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Chicago 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,157 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara and Cincinnati?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Barbara and Cincinnati?
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

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