Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Denver
21 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SBA to DEN.
Flight time: about 1h55m nonstop
Flying back? Denver → Santa Barbara · 22 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Santa Barbara local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2865 | 5:11a | 1h50m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL2865 | 5:18a | 1h55m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL2865 | 5:31a | 1h54m | Sat |
| United UAL2865 | 5:45a | 2h2m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3891 | 6:47a | 1h53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA365 | 7:01a | 1h57m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA365 | 7:16a | 1h51m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3583 | 8:00a | 1h56m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3583 | 11:38a | 1h51m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1790 | 1:06p | 1h58m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1790 | 1:20p | 1h59m | Mon–Tue |
| United UAL1790 | 1:58p | 1h54m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3041 | 3:02p | 2h13m | Thu |
| United UAL1790 | 6:24p | 1h51m | Fri |
Southwest
UnitedOther airports near Santa Barbara with nonstops to Denver
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| BUR — BurbankSouthwest, United | 86 mi | 39 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United | 88 mi | 154 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 105 mi | 19 |
| SNA — Orange CountyFrontier, Southwest, United | 124 mi | 76 |
| ONT — OntarioFrontier, Southwest, United | 130 mi | 53 |
The route
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Nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Denver (DEN)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) has 21 nonstop flights a week to Denver (DEN), operated by Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SBA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Denver?
The nonstop flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Denver (DEN) takes about 1h55m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Denver to Santa Barbara?
Yes — 22 nonstop flights a week from Denver (DEN) back to Santa Barbara (SBA) on Southwest and United, based on recently observed departures.