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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Malta by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane SBA - MLA
    20h 41m
    €362–1,328

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane LAX - MLA
    20h 27m
    €342–1,189

  3. Train to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane SBP - MLA
    25h 30m
    €392–1,390

  4. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane SNA - MLA
    25h 39m
    €386–1,395

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€343Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Malta?

United Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) twice daily.

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