Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SBA to SMF.
Flight time: about 1h2m nonstop
Flying back? Sacramento → Santa Barbara · 7 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Santa Barbara local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2636 | 4:34p | 1h | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1467 | 5:51p | 1h3m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1467 | 6:08p | 57m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4495 | 6:53p | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4495 | 7:22p | 1h3m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4299 | 7:33p | 1h2m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4495 | 8:36p | 1h8m | Fri |
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Other airports near Santa Barbara with nonstops to Sacramento
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| BUR — BurbankSouthwest | 86 mi | 50 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United | 88 mi | 131 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 105 mi | 33 |
| SNA — Orange CountySouthwest | 124 mi | 43 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 130 mi | 42 |
The route
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Nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sacramento (SMF)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) has 7 nonstop flights a week to Sacramento (SMF), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SBA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The nonstop flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sacramento (SMF) takes about 1h2m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
Driving from Santa Barbara to Sacramento takes about 6h 8m, covering roughly 394 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h2m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
Yes — 7 nonstop flights a week from Sacramento (SMF) back to Santa Barbara (SBA) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.