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$108+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SBA
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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 March 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/298:15 am
SMF
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/66:35 pm
SBA
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/168:05 am
SMF
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/206:35 pm
SBA
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 4/212:02 pm
SMF
-
SBA
1 stop9h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/207:45 am
SMF
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Thu 4/306:25 pm
SBA
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$235

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Southwest)

One-way from

$108
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$318
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

2:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

5:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop3h 30m

$224

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/16

8:05 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/20

6:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$226

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

$232

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$269
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/25

7:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

6:25 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$271

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

5:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/15

5:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 00m

$291

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/15

2:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$297
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$118

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

8:09 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$128
Quickest one-way

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

7:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$150

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Deals found on 3/28

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (average of $42). Flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 March 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

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 March 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest 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
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 3 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 and Alaska Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. Sacramento and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 310 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Southwest, at $192, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.. Southwest is currently priced 43% 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 $256, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $235 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (average of $42). Flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 airline flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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