CA $292 Cheap Flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $292 for one-way flights and CA $453 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $216 - CA $705 per traveller.

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Flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara (SMF - SBA) route information
Origin airport
Sacramento Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Roundtrip price
CA $453
Distance
496 km
Average flight time
1 hour 20 mins

Sacramento to Goleta Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Santa Barbara from Sacramento whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 12 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Santa Barbara Municipal, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Sacramento Intl., SMF to Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Santa Barbara from Sacramento currently is just CA $453 rising to CA $597.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Santa Barbara  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

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Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Santa Barbara with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sacramento Airport to SBA?
If you're planning on travelling from SMF to SBA, round-trip journeys start from CA $453. This figure is based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't delay. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SMF to SBA?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each airline has different terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Sacramento Airport to SBA that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines will allow you to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When looking for SMF to Santa Barbara Airport flights, you'll find a "No change fees" filter for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to SBA?
It takes around 4 hours and 33 minutes to get from SMF to SBA. But with a solid playlist and an interesting book, the time will go by quicker.
How far is the flight from Sacramento Airport to SBA?
Forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's only 500 kilometres from Sacramento to Goleta. Find your seat, enjoy the in-flight service and you'll be in Goleta before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from SMF to SBA?
Check out the deals on offer with Southwest Airlines (WN) if you want to travel straight from SMF to Santa Barbara Airport. This top airline operates 26 flights every month, so you're sure to find one that fits your travel schedule.
Are SMF to SBA flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Sacramento Airport to SBA cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.

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