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

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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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sacramento to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 311 mi 1h 15m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

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, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7S7 1h15-1h20 81%
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, SMF to SBA 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 SMF to SBA.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
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
SMF → SBA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
100%
Return
SBA → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric SMF→SBA OAK→SBA SFO→SBA
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 8
Weekly flights 14 14 92
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 10m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
311 mi / 500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

SMF–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 500 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 311 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to SBA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SAN, PSP, BFI, DAL, HOU, IAH, STL, MDW, LAX, EWR, PDX, SFO, DEN, LAS, SLC, PHX, SEA, ONT, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 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 ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 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

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).