San Jose to Santa Barbara (SJC–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 234 mi 0h 42m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

SJC–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 234 miles in approximately 0h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 95% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to SBA.
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One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
552
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 Santa Barbara from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric SJC→SBA OAK→SBA SFO→SBA
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 13
Weekly flights 1 8 103
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 44m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara flights · Monterey (MRY) to Santa Barbara flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
234 mi / 377 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m.
Facts

SJC–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance234 mi / 377 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 42m. The route covers 234 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to SBA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, MRY, PSP, SNA, RNO, SFO, ELP, TUS, TEX, RIL, BFI, OMA, OKC, DAL, HOU, AUS, IAH, STL, MSP, BNA, MKE, CMH, PDX, MDW, CLT, CLE, FLL, RIC, SRQ, IAD, PBI, PIE, SEA, EWR, PIT, BOS, SLC, SAN, LAS, LAX, PHX, ONT, DEN, DFW, ORD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and MRY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SJC to SBA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to SBA ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 234 miles (377 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).