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

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WN1577
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 AM
PDT TB
11:15 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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WN4184
WN Southwest
737
10:25 AM
PDT TB
11:45 AM
PDT
1h 20m
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WN736
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
PDT
7:45 PM
PDT
1h 20m
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Sacramento to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 311 mi 1h 20m nonstop 31 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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SMF Routes SBA Routes SMF Live Flights SBA Live Flights SMF Delays SBA Delays
Carriers on this route

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 8 737, 7M8 1h20 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, SMF to SBA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
588
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.
Alternatives

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 5 13
Weekly flights 8 8 104
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 44m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara flights · San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

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 20m.
Facts

SMF–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 500 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 311 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SMF to SBA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, SNA, PSP, BFI, OAK, DAL, MCI, AUS, OKC, HOU, IAH, MSP, PDX, STL, MKE, MDW, BNA, SEA, CLT, SAN, EWR, SFO, LAS, DEN, PHX, LAX, SLC, ONT, ORD, DFW and IAD. 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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to SBA ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (500 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).