Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 310 miles (499 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SMF to SBA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
SMF to SBA with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
SMF to SBA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SMF to SBA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
How far is Sacramento from Santa Barbara by plane?
Sacramento (SMF) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are 310 miles (499 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SMF to SBA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SMF to SBA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sacramento and Santa Barbara?
The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.