Sacramento to Santa Barbara (SMF–SBA) — 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.
SMF–SBA 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.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h15-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→SBA | OAK→SBA | SFO→SBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 11 | 61 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 44m | 1h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
SMF–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to SBA
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMF to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to SBA is about 1 hours 15 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, San Diego and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Carlos (SQL).