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Airports near Santa Barbara (SBA)
10 airports within driving distance of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
SQA — Santa Ynez Airport Santa Ynez, United States | 18 mi (30 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
OXR — Oxnard Airport Oxnard, United States | 39 mi (63 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LPC — Lompoc Airport Lompoc, United States | 39 mi (63 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NTD — Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Point Mugu, United States | 46 mi (74 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
VBG — Vandenberg Air Force Base Lompoc, United States | 47 mi (76 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LAX — Los Angeles International Airport Major hub Los Angeles, United States | 88 mi (142 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SMX — Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field Santa Maria, United States | 48 mi (77 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SBP — San Luis County Regional Airport San Luis Obispo, United States | 72 mi (116 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
VNY — Van Nuys Airport Van Nuys, United States | 78 mi (126 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
WHP — Whiteman Airport Los Angeles, United States | 82 mi (132 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Santa Barbara?
Besides Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), travelers can use Santa Ynez Airport (SQA, 18 mi), Oxnard Airport (OXR, 39 mi), Lompoc Airport (LPC, 39 mi), Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD, 46 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Santa Barbara at once?
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