Flight Time from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
The flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara covers about 87 mi and takes roughly 40 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Los Angeles and Santa Barbara are about 87 mi (140 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 113 mi (182 km), a drive of about 2 hr 1 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 40 min.
| Straight-line distance | 87 mi / 140 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 113 mi / 182 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 1 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 40 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $14 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.239, -118.969 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is about 87 mi (140 km) in a straight line, and roughly 113 mi (182 km) by road.