Denver to Santa Barbara (DEN–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA671
UA United
738
11:37 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2479
UA United
738
7:40 PM
MDT
9:23 PM
PDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA273
UA United
738
7:48 PM
MDT
9:00 PM
PDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1544
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 PM
MDT
9:50 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1690
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 PM
MDT
11:32 PM
PDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2865
UA United
738
5:00 AM
PDT
8:26 AM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4411
WN Southwest
738
6:20 AM
PDT
9:40 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4181
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
PDT
10:00 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1790
UA United
738
1:06 PM
PDT
4:32 PM
MDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Santa Barbara
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 914 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DEN–SBA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 738 2h12-2h43 74% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 12 73H, 7S7 2h17-2h35 74%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to SBA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,098
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → SBA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
50%
Return
SBA → DEN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → SBA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 43m.
Getting to DEN

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

Key statistics for the Denver to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,471 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 26 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 43m. The route covers 914 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DEN to SBA. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, FAT, SAN, PSP, TEX, SJC, TUS, DAL, OMA, BFI, HOU, IAH, STL, MDW, CMH, CHS, TPA, SRQ, EWR, PBI, LAX, LAS, SFO, PHX, ONT, SLC, SMF, OAK, SEA, PDX, DFW, ORD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from SBA to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to SBA

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to SBA ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.