Santa Barbara to Sacramento (SBA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2587
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
PDT
7:35 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN736
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
PDT
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2111
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4413
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
PDT TB
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4184
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
PDT TB
9:35 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2945
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
PDT TB
9:35 AM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Barbara to Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 311 mi 1h 25m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

SBA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 311 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7S7 1h25 33%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBA to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
496
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → SMF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → SBA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric SBA→SMF BUR→SMF LAX→SMF
Distance from SBA 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 11
Weekly flights 14 103 248
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
311 mi / 500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

SBA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 500 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 311 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SBA to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, BUR, PSP, SAN, AUS, HOU, DAL, BNA, IAD, PBI, EWR, PDX, SFO, LAS, LAX, DEN, PHX, SLC, SEA, ONT, DFW, ORD and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SBA to SMF

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SBA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to SMF ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (500 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).