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Overview: Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV flight
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Flights from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $123 (€100) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 5h 19m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€36)
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€100) |
Flights per day 33 |
Fastest flight 5h 19m |
Cheapest month July |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€36)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV
Showing times and prices for Mar 23
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
8 h 7 m
Average duration
8 h 7 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
458 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Fast flights
Of the 1 flights that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Las Vegas, NV onMon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct flights cover the 458 km distance in an average of 8 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 8 h 7 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the longest flights will take 8 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:17PM8h07
Santa Barbara, CA06:24AMLas Vegas, NV
$1711One-way
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10:17PM8h07
Santa Barbara, CA06:24AMLas Vegas, NV
$1711One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus |
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$231 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest |
9h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV flight times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV flights for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 9:57 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA2865 · UA493 | 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h42 | 9:42 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2865 · UA716 | 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 12h23 | 12:23 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2865 · UA2048 | 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h47 | 5:47 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2865 · UA526 | 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h57 | 7:57 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2340 · UA2492 | 1:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h06 | 5:06 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2340 · UA5747 · UA2741 | 1:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h05 | 7:05 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2340 · UA611 | 1:00 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h41 | 7:41 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA2223 · AA1195 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 13h11 | 2:30 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2223 · AA2789 · AA2388 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h20 | 9:39 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2223 · AA1541 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h47 | 10:06 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2223 · AA440 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h13 | 6:32 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2223 · AA2789 · AA2785 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 14h41 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2223 · AA2742 · AA2785 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 14h41 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2223 · AA1038 · AA2785 | 1:19 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 14h41 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4649 · UA1006 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h15 | 4:35 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4649 · UA2741 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h45 | 7:05 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4649 · UA2679 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 11h40 | 1:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4649 · UA619 · UA611 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h21 | 7:41 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4649 · UA619 · UA1960 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h20 | 9:40 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4649 · UA1791 · UA1960 | 1:20 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h20 | 9:40 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1116 · UA611 | 3:15 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h26 | 7:41 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1116 · UA1960 | 3:15 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h25 | 9:40 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1116 · UA2441 · UA2679 | 3:15 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h45 | 1:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1018 · AA2530+ AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 10h57 | 4:09 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1038 · AA2785+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 10h48 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2742 · AA2785+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 10h48 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1018 · AA1771+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h58 | 3:10 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1195+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h18 | 2:30 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1018 · AA3080+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h46 | 1:58 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1541+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h54 | 10:06 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA559+AA3940 | 5:12 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 11h37 | 4:49 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5458 · UA1960 | 5:45 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h55 | 9:40 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5458 · UA2610 · UA679 | 5:45 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h42 | 3:27 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5458 · UA2441 · UA2679 | 5:45 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h15 | 1:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA506 · AA2816 · AA624 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 11h26 | 7:03 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA506 · AA1551 · AA624 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 11h26 | 7:03 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA506 · AA559 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h12 | 4:49 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA506 · AA1195 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h53 | 2:30 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA506 · AA2816 · AA2390 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 10h24 | 6:01 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA506 · AA1038 · AA2785 | 7:37 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h23 | 4:00 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1790 · UA655 | 8:06 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h55 | 4:01 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1790 · UA1267 | 8:06 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h51 | 2:57 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1790 · UA624 | 8:06 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h11 | 5:17 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2305 · UA1800 · UA1546 | 9:10 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h45 | 6:55 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2305 · UA751 | 9:10 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h45 | 1:55 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2305 · UA1343 · UA1546 | 9:10 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h45 | 6:55 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2305 · UA2610 · UA679 | 9:10 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h17 | 3:27 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2305 · UA1995 | 9:10 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h45 | 3:55 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4972+AA559 | 11:41 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h08 | 4:49 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
| UA5647 · UA547 · UA2400 | 12:48 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h10 | 7:58 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5647 · UA1546 | 12:48 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h07 | 6:55 AM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA843 · AA1611 | 1:55 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 14h22 | 4:17 PM Harry Reid International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Las Vegas, NV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV can start from as little as $123 (€100) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV is $231 (€187) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV is 5h 19m to travel the 284 miles (458 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV leaves at 11:56 PM.
Flights from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV generally leave from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in Harry Reid International Airport.Santa Barbara Airport is 0 miles (1 km) away from Santa Barbara, CA city centre and Harry Reid International Airport is 0 miles (1 km) from Las Vegas, NV city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santa Barbara, CA and Las Vegas, NV including taking a bus and flight.
Since neither Santa Barbara, CA nor Las Vegas, NV are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Santa Barbara, CA and Las Vegas, NV.
The best events to attend in Las Vegas, NV include:
- New Year's Eve, massive celebrations with fireworks and live performances on the Strip
- World Series of Poker, the premier poker tournament attracting players from around the globe
- Electric Daisy Carnival, a large electronic dance music festival featuring top DJs and elaborate art installations
- Las Vegas Film Festival, showcasing independent films and providing networking opportunities for filmmakers.
The best holidays to experience in Las Vegas, NV include:
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with various outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a great time for pool parties and end-of-summer festivities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and special dining experiences at local restaurants.
The best season to visit Las Vegas, NV is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Las Vegas, NV is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from Santa Barbara, CA to Las Vegas, NV
Santa Barbara
Las Vegas
The major airport for departures in Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santa Barbara Airport for your trip from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
US-101, exit 104Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops available, including gift shops and newsstands near the main terminal.
Parking
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.3€ (200 JPY) per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants available, including The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Costa Terraza
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Lounge
- Lounge available, First Class Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available, including Hertz and Avis counters in the terminal
Public transit options for Santa Barbara Airport
- Bus line 11, Goleta Amtrak Station, 7 miles
The major airport for arrivals in Las Vegas is Las Vegas McCarran International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Las Vegas McCarran International for your journey to Las Vegas from Santa Barbara.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
ShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
I-215, Exit 10Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops located in terminals 1 and 3, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
Parking
- Short-term parking at terminal 1 and terminal 3, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
Dining
- Various options in terminals 1 and 3, including fast food and sit-down restaurants like Wolfgang Puck and Shake Shack
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels nearby, such as the Best Western McCarran Inn and Hyatt Place Las Vegas.
Shower
- Showers available in The Club at LAS lounge, access fee applies.
Lounge
- Lounges include The Club at LAS and Centurion Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near baggage claim.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available on the airport grounds, with companies like Hertz and Avis
Public transit options for Las Vegas McCarran International
- RTC Bus Route 109, McCarran Airport, 5 miles
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