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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Santa Barbara to Modesto

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 10
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$470 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$470
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Santa Barbara Municipal to Sacramento Intl., returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $470 found 1 day ago
Fri, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 13
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$779 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$779
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 8 from Santa Barbara Municipal to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $779 found 3 days ago

Airfares from $50 One Way, $151 Round Trip from Santa Barbara to Modesto

Prices starting at $151 for return flights and $50 for one-way flights to Modesto were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
SBA
Santa Barbara
OAK
Oakland
$151 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Santa Barbara to Oakland, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $151 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SMF
Sacramento
$157 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $157 found 4 days ago
Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
SBA
Santa Barbara
SMF
Sacramento
$167 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $167 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 22
SBA
Santa Barbara
SMF
Sacramento
$172 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $172 found 6 days ago
Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
SBA
Santa Barbara
SMF
Sacramento
$176 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $176 found 6 days ago

Modesto economy flight packages

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Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0-star property

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

5.8/10 (2,050 reviews)

Sep 19 - Sep 21

2 night stay

Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

United • Coach

Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
The staff is extremely friendly. The rooms are horrible. Our 1st room was literally infested with roaches. Roaches were in the bed. We didn't come in til 11pm or so and were so tired and had to deal with this. We tried calling around for another hotel but it was too late. The staff moved us to another room, no roaches but the sink was clogged. The carpet is soooooo filthy and the A/C was not working. Ive never been to Oakland before so I totally drop the ball on reading reviews before choosing a hotel.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0-star property

Hotel Mira Vista

7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Sep 19 - Sep 21

2 night stay

Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

United • Coach

Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
I rested well here. Very clean, spacious and kind staff. Poor breakfast option but Danny's near by. Area didn't look clean and felt unsafe to walk around.

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0-star property

Bay Breeze Inn

8/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)

Sep 19 - Sep 21

2 night stay

Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland (OAK)

United • Coach

Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
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Route Information for Flights from Santa Barbara to Modesto

Origin Airport IATA Code
SBA
Destination Airport IATA Code
SMF
Distance
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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Santa Barbara to Modesto?
Southwest Airlines flies directly from Santa Barbara to Modesto, so all you need to do is sit back and relax until you land at OAK.
What is the shortest flight from Santa Barbara to Modesto?
It can take as little as 1 hour and 52 minutes to get from Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF). Kick back and enjoy those window views, because you'll be disembarking in no time.
What airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Modesto most frequently?
If you want the airline with the most flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), book your ticket with Southwest Airlines. This carrier offers 30 flights every month along this route.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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