Santa Barbara to Tucson (SBA–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Barbara to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
538 mi 1h 11m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SBA and TUS, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SBA→TUS BUR→TUS LAX→TUS
Distance from SBA – 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 18
Weekly flights 0 – 210
Flight time 1h 11m 1h 8m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Tucson flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m.
Facts

SBA–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 1h 11m. The route covers 538 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, BUR, PSP, SJC, OAK, NUQ, ASE, SJD, AUS, DAL, OKC, HOU, OMA, IAH, PVR, SAN, MSP, BNA, MDW, YYZ, CLT, IAD, ORD, EWR, LAS, LAX, CHS, PHX, DEN, SFO, SEA, SLC, PDX, HND and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUS 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.

Flights from SBA to TUS

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SBA to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to TUS ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Hawthorne (HHR).