Denver to Santa Barbara (DEN–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–SBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h39-2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Denver
| Metric | DEN→SBA | BJC→SBA | COS→SBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 13m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to SBA
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to SBA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).