Flights
Flights to Santa Barbara
Flying to Santa Barbara for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Santa Barbara, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 144 upcoming events in and around Santa Barbara (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 8.3 miles away. For Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara, the nearest is SBA at 7.7 miles.
Airports serving Santa Barbara
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Santa Barbara, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 8.3 mi (13 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara, The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara City College, Arlington Theatre, Speakeasy Comedy Bar, Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Bowl and Soho Restaurant And Music Club. |
Nearest airport to each Santa Barbara venue
The busiest venues in and around Santa Barbara, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara Hotels near Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | SBA, 7.7 mi | — |
| The Lobero Theatre Hotels near The Lobero Theatre | SBA, 8 mi | — |
| Santa Barbara City College Hotels near Santa Barbara City College | SBA, 8.1 mi | — |
| Arlington Theatre Hotels near Arlington Theatre | SBA, 7.6 mi | — |
| Speakeasy Comedy Bar Hotels near Speakeasy Comedy Bar | SBA, 8.3 mi | — |
| Music Academy of the West Hotels near Music Academy of the West | SBA, 11 mi | — |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Hotels near Santa Barbara Bowl | SBA, 8.3 mi | — |
| Soho Restaurant And Music Club Hotels near Soho Restaurant And Music Club | SBA, 7.7 mi | — |
Flying in for a Santa Barbara event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 39 events in and around Santa Barbara; 49% on Fri–Sun; 32 of the 39 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Alabama Shakes
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, California
From about $59.00View TicketsScott Galloway
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $124.00View TicketsRoberto Tapia, Larry Hernandez & Regulo Caro
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $131.00View TicketsTwo Legends, One Night - Tribute to Tina Turner & Rod Stewart
The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $76.00View TicketsJudy Collins
The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $959.00View TicketsMarty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
The Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $110.00View TicketsSanta Barbara Comedy Night
Speakeasy Comedy Bar, Santa Barbara, California
Robert Plant
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $172.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Alabama Shakes
- Sep 26: Roberto Tapia, Larry Hernandez & Regulo Caro
- Sep 27: Judy Collins
- Sep 29: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
- Oct 1: Santa Barbara Comedy Night
- Oct 3: Jack Johnson
- Oct 4: Jack Johnson
See all Santa Barbara events →
Flying in to Santa Barbara: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara it is SBA, 7.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. SBA, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 8.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BUR, is 78 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara?
The closest airport to Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is SBA from downtown Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 8.3 miles (13 km) from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Santa Barbara in the next 30 days?
39 in and around Santa Barbara in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 49% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 32 of the 39 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Santa Barbara?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the closest airport to Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Santa Barbara, 8.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for The Lobero Theatre?
The closest airport to The Lobero Theatre is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
