Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 916-mile flight takes about 2h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 916 mi · 1,474 km
- Flight time
- 2h 34m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying DEN to SBA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 104,891 | 2h 36m |
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 27,130 | 2h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to SBA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:20am and the last at 8:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 671United Airlines | 11:20am | 12:59pm | 31 | 82% |
| WN 4495Southwest Airlines | 4:10pm | 5:45pm | 12 | 50% |
| UA 2479United Airlines | 7:23pm | 9:03pm | 31 | 52% |
| WN 4404Southwest Airlines | 8:45pm | 10:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4510Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:30pm | 12 | 67% |
Is DEN to SBA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 1,058 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (82%), those around 8pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 771 | 76% | 16 min | 0.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 287 | 64% | 22 min | 0.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 365 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 38 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 66 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 36 | 92% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 348 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 136 | 55% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 25 | 52% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 108 | 13,272 | |
| September 2025 | 99 | 12,557 | |
| October 2025 | 105 | 12,700 | |
| November 2025 | 77 | 9,798 | |
| December 2025 | 76 | 9,823 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 9,262 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 9,527 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 10,773 | |
| April 2026 | 86 | 11,170 | |
| May 2026 | 88 | 11,303 | |
| June 2026 | 86 | 10,926 | |
| July 2026 | 86 | 10,910 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.