Traveling from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): What you need to know
Denver's main airport is Denver International Airport (DEN). Check out your options for leaving from here when reserving your flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight.
Santa Barbara is one hour behind Denver. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located in Santa Barbara, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 20 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:20am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from DEN to SBA is with Southwest Airlines at 9:45pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Denver to SBA.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from DEN, you can take a direct flight from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport with United Airlines.
The airline most travelers choose when flying between DEN and SBA is United Airlines.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 85.0% of services landing on schedule.
DEN is around 25 miles from central Denver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Denver International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Consider booking a hotel near SBA if you're catching a late flight from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Hertz and venture far and wide through Santa Barbara and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight.
SBA is located at 500 Fowler Rd..
Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to central Santa Barbara is around 8 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is $99. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $177. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from Denver to SBA by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Santa Barbara based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Denver to SBA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Barbara to range from 61ºF to 84ºF.
February has temperatures of between 43ºF and 73ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santa Barbara
Start your Santa Barbara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA and Old Mission Santa Barbara are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Santa Barbara to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hendrys Beach.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Barbara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 95 miles east of Santa Barbara, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Fresno, about 160 miles north of Santa Barbara. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are highlights.
