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$130+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SBA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Southwest)

One-way from

$130
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$299
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/131:35 pmSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 2/1710:55 amSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 3/136:00 amSMF - SBA
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/146:00 amSBA - SMF
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 2/78:15 pmSMF - SBA
1 stop19h 14mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/104:19 pmSBA - SMF
1 stop20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:30 amSMF - SBA
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2010:15 amSBA - SMF
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$958

Find flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 January 17, 2025.

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SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/12

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

10:35 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$259

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/17

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$299

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/10

6:48 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

7:27 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$332

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/16

7:30 am-7:32 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

10:15 am-9:46 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$958

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/15

2:40 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$130

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

2:50 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$147

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/18

6:48 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$170

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Deals found on 1/14

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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 January.
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 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

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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?

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 January 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

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

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 January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Southwest. 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
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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 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 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?

    Southwest, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Southwest is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $130 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $147 and $157, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is generally $262, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara), you can expect to pay $259 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

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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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