Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento (SBA - SAC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$245	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is currently $245
Cheapest one-way flight	$109	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is currently $109
Cheapest nonstop flights	$277	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is currently $277
Last-minute weekend getaway	$650	United 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is currently $650
Cheapest business class flights	$525	United 1 stop 4 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is currently $525

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–465
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–510

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Southwest

Nonstop

from $245

Typical price: $235–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

SBA - SMF Every day

870 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SMF Every day
United

from $255

Typical price: $250–495

285 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SMF Every day
American

from $805

Typical price: $700–1,100

85 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SMF Every day
Alaska

from $303

Typical price: $350–870

83 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SMF Every day
Delta

from $1,271

Typical price: $1,400–1,600

59 weekly connecting flights

SBA - SMF Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $160 to $465.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $245. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $245, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $255, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $805, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $303, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $1,271, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento starts at $245 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.
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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 870 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sacramento are:

United offers 285 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
American offers 85 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Alaska offers 83 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Delta offers 59 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Barbara and Sacramento.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $245. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $245, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $255, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $805, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $303, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $1,271, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.

Southwest flies direct from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara and Sacramento at price $650 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento 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 Santa Barbara to Sacramento on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Sacramento start at $277 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, 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 Santa Barbara and Sacramento start at $525 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Sacramento start at $245 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, 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 Santa Barbara and Sacramento starts at $650 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and Sacramento at price $650 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, 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.