Cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $235
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is currently $235
Cheapest one-way flight $118
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is currently $118
Last-minute weekend getaway $648
United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is currently $648
Cheapest business class flights $525
United 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is currently $525
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–495
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $315–530

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $235
    Typical price: $235–480
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SMF - SBA Every day
    669 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SBA Every day
  • United
    from $255
    Typical price: $250–490
    230 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SBA Every day
  • Alaska
    from $293
    Typical price: $345–880
    122 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SBA Every day
  • American
    from $849
    Typical price: $690–1,100
    91 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SBA Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,271
    Typical price: $1,400–1,600
    65 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Sacramento

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

  • Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $495.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $118.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $235, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $255, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $293, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $849, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $1,271, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara starts at $235 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $118 and departs on Wed, May 27.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 669 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara are:
  • United offers 230 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • Alaska offers 122 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • American offers 91 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • Delta offers 65 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and Santa Barbara.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $118.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $235, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $255, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $293, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $849, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is $1,271, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Santa Barbara at price $648 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Santa Barbara.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Barbara start at $235 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Barbara start at $525 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Barbara start at $235 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Santa Barbara starts at $648 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Santa Barbara at price $648 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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