Santa Barbara to Sacramento (SBA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SBA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 311 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→SMF | BUR→SMF | LAX→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 86 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 31 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 101 | 415 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m | 1h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
SBA–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. 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
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).