Airport guide
Flying into Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)
Every venue below has SBA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 8.3 miles from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 15 venues with 301 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Campbell Hall At UCSB at 0.7 miles.
Venues nearest SBA
| Venue | City | From SBA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hall At UCSB | Santa Barbara | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Earl Warren Showgrounds | Santa Barbara | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Arlington Theatre | Santa Barbara | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 11 | None | Hotels |
| The New Vic | Santa Barbara | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 44 | None | Hotels |
| Soho Restaurant And Music Club | Santa Barbara | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| The Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 26 | None | Hotels |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | 8.1 mi (13.1 km) | 20 | None | Hotels |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| Chumash Casino | Santa Ynez | 19 mi (30.5 km) | 9 | None | Hotels |
| Ventura County Fairgrounds | Ventura | 32 mi (52.2 km) | 2 | BUR, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Majestic Ventura Theatre | Ventura | 33 mi (52.9 km) | 8 | BUR, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Rubicon Theatre | Ventura | 33 mi (53.4 km) | 118 | BUR, 53 mi | Hotels |
| Libbey Bowl | Ojai | 34 mi (54.5 km) | 1 | BUR, 53 mi | Hotels |
| Ventura Music Hall | Ventura | 34 mi (54.7 km) | 49 | BUR, 52 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near SBA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues SBA is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 15 | Rubicon Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 10 | Santa Barbara City College | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 5 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 12 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 13 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 15 | Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 2 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 2 | The Lobero Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 7 | Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 8 | Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 6 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
Next events near SBA
Opera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto
The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $70.00View TicketsThe California Honeydrops
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $74.00View TicketsRagtime
Rubicon Theatre, Ventura, California
From about $192.00View TicketsRagtime
Rubicon Theatre, Ventura, California
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Libbey Bowl, Ojai, California
From about $71.00View TicketsIt's a Wonderful Life
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, California
Charles Lloyd Quartet
The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $1,090.00View TicketsStrawberry Fuzz
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $27.00View Tickets
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When events near SBA happen
- 67% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Friday.
- 108 of 144 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SBA serves
| City | Events | From SBA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | 177 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Barbara | 114 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Ynez | 9 | 19 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Ojai | 1 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to SBA?
Of the venues SBA is the first airport we list for, the closest are Campbell Hall At UCSB (0.7 miles), Earl Warren Showgrounds (6 miles) and Arlington Theatre (7.6 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is SBA from Rubicon Theatre?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 33 miles from Rubicon Theatre in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is SBA from downtown Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 8.3 miles (13.3 km) from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near SBA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 95 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues SBA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 15. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
