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

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311 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 24m ago
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WN1941
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
PDT
2:45 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2002
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
PDT
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3603
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 PM
PDT
9:05 PM
PDT
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2110
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 AM
PDT TB
9:45 AM
PDT
1h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN3601
WN Southwest
737
8:50 AM
PDT TB
10:05 AM
PDT
1h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
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WN1542
WN Southwest
738
2:45 PM
PDT TB
4:00 PM
PDT
1h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 9m ACCMLX → ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 23m ACAVCM → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 3h 32m AS → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 45m EJAWN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 25m AAPD → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
PDX Portland 4h 59m AS → ASWN Portland (PDX) to Sacramento flights
ONT Ontario 5h 4m EM → WN Ontario (ONT) to Sacramento flights
SEA Seattle 5h 16m ASAYQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 35m AFDLKL → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Sacramento
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 311 mi 1h 15m nonstop

SBA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 311 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Santa Barbara flights
Carriers on this route

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 8 73H, 7S7 1h15-1h20 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBA to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SFO ~3h 9m LAX ~3h 23m SAN ~3h 32m LAS ~3h 45m PHX ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
529
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → SBA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

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 4 28
Weekly flights 8 44 388
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 20m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

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 15m gate to gate.
Facts

SBA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 500 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 311 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SBA to SMF: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SBA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to SMF is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (500 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).