Santa Barbara to Monterey (SBA–MRY) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 14m ACCMLX → ACAVNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 29m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 55m AAPD → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 6h 18m ASAYQR → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 8h 14m AS → ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 4m EJAWN → EJAG4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 21h 47m AAQR → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
ORD Chicago 21h 54m UA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Monterey flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Monterey
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SBA and MRY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SBA Routes MRY Routes SBA Live Flights MRY Live Flights SBA Delays
All flights from Monterey (MRY) Monterey to Santa Barbara flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
SFO ~3h 14m LAX ~3h 29m PHX ~5h 55m SEA ~6h 18m DEN ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → MRY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
MRY → SBA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Monterey from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric SBA→MRY BUR→MRY LAX→MRY
Distance from SBA – 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 10
Weekly flights – 1 52
Departure OTP 75% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Monterey flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Monterey flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Monterey is 0 hours the same as Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Monterey.
Facts

SBA–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Monterey route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MRY
Full nameMonterey Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to MRY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Yes, return flights from MRY to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and HHR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Hawthorne (HHR).