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Cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles departing on 10/29. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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8:30 am - 9:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 7:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$157Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:45 am - 9:05 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$157Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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8:55 am - 10:15 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 7:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$157Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
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8:15 am - 9:30 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 15mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 7:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$157Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 10:15 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$157Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 9:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 5:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$157Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 9:05 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 20mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$157Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Southwest Logo
9:05 am - 10:20 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
1h 15mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$157Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:00 pm - 11:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 50m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 12:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 15m1 stop San Diego
$160Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 11:57 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 15m1 stop San Francisco
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6:00 am - 9:33 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 33m1 stop San Francisco
$177United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

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Southwest flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 12
SMF8:30 amSacramento Intl
1h 20m
SBA9:50 amSanta Barbara
Sep 14
SBA6:25 pmSanta Barbara
1h 15m
SMF7:40 pmSacramento Intl
$157
Southwest
Sep 12
SMF2:15 pmSacramento Intl
7h 00m
1 stop
SBA9:15 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 14
SBA6:25 pmSanta Barbara
1h 15m
SMF7:40 pmSacramento Intl
$167
Southwest
Sep 12
SMF1:20 pmSacramento Intl
7h 55m
2 stops
SBA9:15 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 14
SBA6:25 pmSanta Barbara
1h 15m
SMF7:40 pmSacramento Intl
$172

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 9
SMF5:00 pmSacramento Intl
6h 50m
1 stop
SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 10
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 15m
1 stop
SMF12:15 pmSacramento Intl
$160
Alaska Airlines
Oct 28
SMF5:22 pmSacramento Intl
6h 25m
1 stop
SBA11:47 pmSanta Barbara
Oct 31
SBA6:08 amSanta Barbara
4h 42m
1 stop
SMF10:50 amSacramento Intl
$177
Alaska Airlines
Sep 17
SMF6:52 amSacramento Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
SBA2:47 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 22
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 15m
1 stop
SMF12:15 pmSacramento Intl
$200

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

8:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/12

7:45 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/14

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

8:55 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$157
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/24

8:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

8:55 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/22

5:45 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

8:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/19

4:25 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/12

7:45 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/16

5:45 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/14

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

5:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$160

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:42 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop3h 33m

$177

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Santa Barbara?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $177 to $339.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $157.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Sacramento, with most prices found around $277. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of September, then departing from Sacramento during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $288.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $274. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Sacramento because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $390.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Barbara is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Sacramento to Santa Barbara in the evening for as low as $319. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $395 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from Sacramento at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to Santa Barbara flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Sacramento to Santa Barbara flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Sacramento to Santa Barbara flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Santa Barbara flights?

You could potentially save up to 63% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight.

How have Sacramento to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Sacramento to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$79

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $79. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $157.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to Santa Barbara every day.
There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From Sacramento there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Sacramento Intl to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The distance between Sacramento Intl and Santa Barbara is about 303.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

  • What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SouthwestPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Sacramento to Santa Barbara

    Southwest operates around 5 flights from Sacramento to Santa Barbara every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $337, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Sacramento to Santa Barbara from as low as $177 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,218 reviews.

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