SBA - SMF

$89 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $337-$266
Southwest
Wed 7/8Tue 7/14
SBA - SMF • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$231
Southwest
Wed 7/8Tue 7/14
SBA - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $177 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 30m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 42% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento (SBA-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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1h 20mnonstop
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8:35 am - 9:50 am
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1h 15mnonstop
$177Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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1h 20mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 11:25 pm
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4h 15m
1 stop
$187Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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2:05 pm - 9:20 pm
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7h 15m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 9:50 am
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1h 15mnonstop
$192Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:00 am - 10:08 am
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4h 08m
1 stop
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10:47 am - 2:47 pm
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4h 00m
1 stop
$197Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 9:20 pm
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7h 15m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 11:25 pm
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4h 15m
1 stop
$202Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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2:05 pm - 9:20 pm
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7h 15m
2 stops
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10:30 am - 6:10 pm
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SBA
7h 40m
2 stops
$207Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:53 pm
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SMF
6h 53m
1 stop
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7:23 am - 2:02 pm
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SBA
6h 39m
1 stop
$215Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 15
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1:42 pm - 11:32 pm
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9h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 1:51 pm
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SBA
6h 28m
1 stop
$226Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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SMF
1h 20mnonstop
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8:35 am - 9:50 am
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SBA
1h 15mnonstop
$231Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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SMF
1h 20mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 11:25 pm
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SBA
4h 15m
1 stop
$241Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Barbara, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $639 and $582 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $319, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento was $89 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Sacramento?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Santa Barbara and Sacramento.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $326 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $409 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $153 or less one-way and $296 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Barbara to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

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