Albany Airport (ALB) Flights to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Q: How long does the flight from Albany to Santa Barbara to take?

The flight from Albany to Santa Barbara takes5 Hours 35 Minutes.

Direct flights to Municipal from Albany International are only offered by NetJets as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 35 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

On arriving at Municipal please note the time difference, the time zone at Municipal is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Albany International.

Travellers planning to fly from Albany International Airport to Municipal Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Albany International Airport.

If you are renting a car at Municipal Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Municipal Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Albany International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Municipal Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Santa Barbara? See a range of hotels near Municipal Airport

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Albany International (ALB) to Municipal (SBA) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
NetJets	0	0	0	0	0	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS

NetJets is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between and .

To book your flight you can visit NetJets on their website www.netjets.com/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Saturday

12:00

Airline	Flight No
NetJets	EJA814

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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
New Haven to Santa Barbara Municipal	0		5 Hours 41 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!