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$104+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SMF
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Southwest)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$334
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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 December 23, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/235:00 amSBA - SMF
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/265:10 amSMF - SBA
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$775

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento within your budget

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 December 23, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

6:15 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/21

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$217

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/25

1:00 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$271

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

12:58 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop27h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

5:24 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$292

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

11:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$104

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/23

6:45 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$143

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/24

4:19 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$147

Santa BarbaraSacramento

SBA - SMF

SBASMF

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

5:45 am-3:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$153

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Deals found on 12/21

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Barbara-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara-Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $451). 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 December 23, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 December 23, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 $217. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $292, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento for 45% 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 $104. United Airlines flights start at $143 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $147 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 $303, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (Santa Barbara - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $203.

  • 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 $451). 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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