Santa Barbara to Reno (SBA–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SBA Airport Page →
351 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 23h 55m AAPD → AAASKII Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
ORD Chicago 23h 55m UA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
SEA Seattle 23h 55m ASAYQR → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 23h 55m ACAVCM → AAAFAV Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 23h 55m ACCMEJA → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 23h 55m AAQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
PDX Portland 23h 55m AS → AS Portland (PDX) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 23h 55m ASWN → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
DEN Denver 23h 55m UAWN → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 23h 55m LXJWN → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
351 mi 23h 55m nonstop

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PHX ~23h 55m ORD ~23h 55m SEA ~23h 55m LAX ~23h 55m SFO ~23h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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 → RNO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
93%
Return
RNO → SBA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric SBA→RNO SBP→RNO BUR→RNO
Distance from SBA – 72 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – – 27
Flight time 23h 55m 0h 44m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 84% – –
San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Reno flights · Burbank (BUR) to Reno flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
351 mi / 564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

SBA–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Reno route.
Route details
Distance351 mi / 564 km
Flight time23h 55m
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: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 23h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 351 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Chicago O'Hare and Seattle–Tacoma.
Yes, return flights from RNO to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBP, BUR and LAX. 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 RNO

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SBA to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to RNO is about 23 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 351 miles (564 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Chicago O'Hare and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).