Cheap flights from SMF to SBA (Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SBA starting at $123 One Way, $242 Round Trip

Prices starting at $242 for return flights and $123 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$255 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$291 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
Nothing to fault, comfortable, good value, great stay.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$215 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$102 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,209 reviews)
Basic motor lodge. No free coffee. Small rooms, clean.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$215 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$713 nightly
The price is $802 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$802 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Property was pristine. Staff was so efficient and pleasant and helped with everyone of our needs.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3 out of 5
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$207 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$232 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$213 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
There were several issues but the most memorable was the water pressure with the shower head. It was basically a trickle. It was like showring with a waterhose on the lowest water settings. When I wanted to make coffe in the room, there was old coffee still there. The televisions connection was the ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$262 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews)
They charge you for parking.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$255 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$291 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
Nothing to fault, comfortable, good value, great stay.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$213 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
There were several issues but the most memorable was the water pressure with the shower head. It was basically a trickle. It was like showring with a waterhose on the lowest water settings. When I wanted to make coffe in the room, there was old coffee still there. The televisions connection was the ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$102 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,209 reviews)
Basic motor lodge. No free coffee. Small rooms, clean.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$215 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$213 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
There were several issues but the most memorable was the water pressure with the shower head. It was basically a trickle. It was like showring with a waterhose on the lowest water settings. When I wanted to make coffe in the room, there was old coffee still there. The televisions connection was the ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$188 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$215 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$713 nightly
The price is $802 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$802 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Property was pristine. Staff was so efficient and pleasant and helped with everyone of our needs.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to SBA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
You won't have to bother with the hassle of changing planes or missing your connecting flight on this route. Southwest Airlines will fly you straight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to SBA.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Take the opportunity to unwind on your journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. The quickest flight time from SMF to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 4 hours and 29 minutes, which gives you more than enough time to indulge in a drink or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
On average, the flight from Sacramento Airport to SBA takes 4 hours and 33 minutes. If you're looking to be as comfy as possible, contemplate upgrading your seat using air miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from SMF to SBA?
Offering 43 flights every month between SMF and SBA, Southwest Airlines will fly you there in style and comfort.

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