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$96+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (SMF - SBA)

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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SBA
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Southwest)

One-way from

$96
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$358
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 11/189:15 amSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/195:30 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/29$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/2711:20 amSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 11/35:30 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/28$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 12/49:15 amSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sat 12/63:30 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/27$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/272:26 pmSMF - SBA
1 stop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:05 amSBA - SMF
1 stop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 10/2411:20 amSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 10/276:40 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/29$244

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

11:20 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$217

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

11:20 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$217

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/25

9:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

5:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$227

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

2:26 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop3h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/3

6:05 am-9:23 am

1 stop3h 18m

$237

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/4

9:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

1:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$241

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/24

11:20 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

6:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$244

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/3

2:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

6:40 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$254

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/24

11:20 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

10:55 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$258

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

9:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$96

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

1:25 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$96

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 SMF to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated September 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Sacramento to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight route?

    This flight path from Sacramento Intl to Santa Barbara was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    Southwest can get you from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Sacramento and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 310 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Southwest, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Southwest is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is generally $235, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $217 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara 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 Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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