Thanks to a robust schedule of non-stop options from 10 major markets, wine-loving travelers are just a quick flight away from enjoying their next flight of wine in the Santa Ynez Valley, the unofficial capital of California’s Central Coast wine country.

With as many as 21 daily non-stop arrivals from markets including Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Seattle, getting to and from the popular yet humble wine region made famous by Alexander Payne’s 2004 film Sideways is easier than ever.

Home to the majority of Santa Barbara County’s wineries, tasting rooms, and roughly 20,000 acres of vineyards, the Santa Ynez Valley was recently heralded as one of the world’s 23 Best Places to Go in 2023 by Conde Nast Traveler. The valley also won the World Class Wine Region designation in the 2022 Sunset Travel Awards, and earned three more additions to the MICHELIN Guide California, bringing the total number of Santa Ynez Valley restaurants that have gained MICHELIN recognition to five.

With flight times ranging from just over 45 minutes (Los Angeles) to just over three hours (Dallas) gate to gate, and favorable flight times for connecting from other markets, wine lovers can be relaxing and tasting wine in the Santa Ynez Valley sooner than they might think.

For more information on traveling to the Santa Ynez Valley, or to research attractions, book lodging and activities, and create a custom travel itinerary, visit VisitSYV.com.

Santa Ynez Valley Non-Stop Flight Schedule (as of April 1, 2023)