How popular is this Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight route?

This flight path from Sacramento Intl to Santa Barbara was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

United Airlines, at $272, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Alaska Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$127 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $146 and $158, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

While on average a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is generally $358, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $160. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $276 for that flight.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, book at least 57 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 191% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $110 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $279.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Sacramento with a flight ticket averaging about $189. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $38. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$272 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$127 (Southwest)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$324

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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

dom. 12/292:05 pmSMF - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

mié. 1/17:10 amSBA - SMF

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$434

dom. 12/292:35 pmSMF - SBA

1 stop3h 30mUnited Airlines

mié. 1/15:00 amSBA - SMF

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$463

mar. 12/2410:34 amSMF - SBA

2 stops22h 48mAlaska Airlines

sáb. 12/286:59 pmSBA - SMF

2 stops13h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$992

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mié. 1/156:00 amSMF - SBA

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/212:10 pmSBA - SMF

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$272

mar. 1/142:40 pmSMF - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

mar. 1/2111:15 amSBA - SMF

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$280

mar. 1/147:00 amSMF - SBA

1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines

mar. 1/214:19 pmSBA - SMF

2 stops23h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$287

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lun. 12/238:00 amSMF - SBA

1 stop3h 14mUnited Airlines

vie. 12/277:03 pmSBA - SMF

1 stop3h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$561

mar. 12/2410:34 amSMF - SBA

2 stops22h 48mAlaska Airlines

sáb. 12/286:59 pmSBA - SMF

2 stops13h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$992

sáb. 12/286:15 pmSMF - SBA

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

mié. 1/17:10 amSBA - SMF

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$464

mar. 1/142:40 pmSMF - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

mar. 1/2111:15 amSBA - SMF

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$280

mar. 1/147:00 amSMF - SBA

1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines

mar. 1/214:19 pmSBA - SMF

2 stops23h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$287

mié. 1/156:00 amSMF - SBA

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/212:10 pmSBA - SMF

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$272

One-way flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
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mar. 1/142:40 pmSMF - SBA

Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$127

mié. 2/197:20 amSMF - SBA

2 stops11h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$146

mar. 1/212:50 pmSMF - SBA

2 stops21h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$158

dom. 1/195:20 amSMF - SBA

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$179

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 1/15

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Santa Barbara

mar. 1/21

2:10 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$272

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mar. 1/14

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

mar. 1/21

11:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$280

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mar. 1/14

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

mar. 1/21

4:19 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$287

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mar. 1/14

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$127

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 2/19

7:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$146

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

mar. 1/21

2:50 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$158

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

dom. 1/19

5:20 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$179

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Deals found on 12/17

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Estimated round-trip price

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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

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 $506). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,604 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,059 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,848 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight route?
This flight path from Sacramento Intl to Santa Barbara was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara round-trip?
United Airlines, at $272, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Alaska Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara one-way?
$127 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $146 and $158, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
While on average a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is generally $358, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $160. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $276 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 $506). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$198	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 December.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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

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

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How popular is this Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight route?

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

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