Current KITP Airfare Guidelines

From Price
Domestic (to SBA)
Los Angeles area Negotiable, up to $100
San Francisco Bay Area* 
*SFO nonstop often too expensive, > $700. Check.
$300-$450**
**nonstop from OAK; check SFO-SBA via LAX.
Other West Coast locations $150-$400
Mountain States, Texas $400
MidWest $450 (Chicago, Minneapolis)
East Coast $550 (major cities)
International (to SBA)
North America Varies $500-$800
South America Varies $900-$1800
UK & Netherlands $1000
Other Europe $1200
Russia $1100 (Moscow)
Japan $1200 (Tokyo, Osaka)
Israel $1500
India $1800 (Mumbai)
Australia $2100 (Sydney)
For visitors from other international locations, please check with KITP staff.
The prices above are for advanced-purchase, nonrefundable airfares in low season. These guidelines do not take into account substantial seasonal variations or blackout periods around certain holidays.

KITP will reimburse additional standard charges for checked luggage or meals on board en route.

The AirBus shuttle from LAX costs $90/round-trip and takes about 2.5 hours each way. Further transportation information can be found here.

If you have any questions, send an email to speakers at kitp dot ucsb dot edu or call MSO.