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$70+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento (SBA - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SMF
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$140
(Southwest)

One-way from

$70
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$535
From Santa Barbara to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:35 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 9/11:00 pmSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/9$140
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:54 pmSBA - SMF
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/118:35 pmSMF - SBA
1 stop3h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:30 amSBA - SMF
2 stops14h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/318:38 amSMF - SBA
2 stops11h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8$354

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

1:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$140

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/4

4:54 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

8:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 24m

$237

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

7:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/31

8:38 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$354

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

11:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$70

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

4:54 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$89

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

5:50 am-6:20 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$138

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

7:30 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$144

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Deals found on 7/7

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,843 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $140. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $237 and $354, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Delta start at $138 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $300, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $140.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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