Santa Barbara to Ontario (SBA–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM Empire
C408
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CNT
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Santa Barbara to Ontario
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 130 mi 1h 4m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

SBA–ONT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM lead the route. The flight covers 130 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBA–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 4 C408 1h04 100% – –
PCM PCM 1 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM + PCM (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBA to ONT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BUR ~2h 20m SJC ~3h 23m HOU ~7h 53m DAL ~8h 12m AUS ~8h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
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 → ONT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
ONT → SBA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → ONT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ontario from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric SBA→ONT SBP→ONT BFL→ONT
Distance from SBA – 72 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 4 1 1
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 7m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Ontario flights · Bakersfield (BFL) to Ontario flights · Burbank (BUR) to Ontario flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Ontario International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
130 mi / 210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m.
Facts

SBA–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance130 mi / 210 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 130 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SBA to ONT. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, SJC, HOU, DAL, AUS, BNA, ORD, PHL, EWR, LAS, OAK, SFO, DEN, PHX, PDX, DFW, SMF, SLC and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ONT to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBP, BFL and BUR. 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.

Flights from SBA to ONT

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SBA to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to ONT ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 130 miles (210 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Bakersfield (BFL) and Burbank (BUR).