Question 1

Are there nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)?

Accepted Answer

No. The fastest connection is via Los Angeles, about 15h 21m of total flying time.

Question 2

What is the fastest connection from Sydney (SYD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)?

Accepted Answer

via Los Angeles ≈ 15h 21m, via San Francisco ≈ 15h 34m, via Dallas-Fort Worth ≈ 19h 44m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

Question 3

How many miles is an award flight from Sydney (SYD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)?

Accepted Answer

from 37,500 ANA miles, from 50,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Sydney → Santa Barbara

Nonstop flights