Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (SLC–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3841
DL Delta
E7W
10:45 AM
MDT
11:59 AM
PDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3744
DL Delta
E7W
10:50 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3723
DL Delta
E7W
3:00 PM
MDT
4:12 PM
PDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL4089
DL Delta
E7W
3:00 PM
MDT TM
4:09 PM
PDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL3803
DL Delta
E75L
8:45 PM
MDT TM
9:54 PM
PDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4069
DL Delta
E7W
5:40 AM
PDT TM
8:40 AM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AF8978
AF Air France
E75L
5:40 AM
PDT TM
8:40 AM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL3841
DL Delta
E7W
12:39 PM
PDT
3:40 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3744
DL Delta
E7W
12:40 PM
PDT
3:40 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4089
DL Delta
E7W
4:50 PM
PDT TM
7:50 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3723
DL Delta
E7W
4:53 PM
PDT
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 615 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

SLC–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 615 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 35 E75L, E7W 2h09-2h14 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to SBA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
839
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → SBA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SBA → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → SBA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
615 mi / 989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 14m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

SLC–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance615 mi / 989 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 14m. The route covers 615 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SLC to SBA. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, PSP, SAN, SJC, RIL, TEX, BFI, TUS, DAL, OMA, HOU, STL, MDW, CMH, SRQ, PBI, EWR, PDX, DEN, LAX, OAK, SFO, LAS, PHX, ONT, SMF, SEA, ORD, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from SBA to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLC to SBA

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SLC to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to SBA ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 615 miles (989 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.