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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SBA starting at $122 One Way, $226 Round Trip

Prices starting at $226 for return flights and $122 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.

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
SMF
Sacramento
SBA
Santa Barbara
$226 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$226
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $226 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
SMF
Sacramento
SBA
Santa Barbara
$228 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $228 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 4
SMF
Sacramento
SBA
Santa Barbara
$229 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $229 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Mar 7
SMF
Sacramento
SBA
Santa Barbara
$242 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Mar 7, priced at $242 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 24
SMF
Sacramento
SBA
Santa Barbara
$244 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Sacramento to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $244 found 2 days ago

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
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$283 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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! (501 reviews)
All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$94 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (1,201 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$178 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Breakfast was on time and offered a wide variety

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Hampton 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.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$598 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
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! (1,002 reviews)
Fantastic hotel/resort on a beautiful property. Great staff and service

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$177 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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.

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
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$177 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$238 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$272 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (860 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$283 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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! (501 reviews)
All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$177 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$94 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (1,201 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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
$155 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$177 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Well maintained facility, good service.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$598 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
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! (1,002 reviews)
Fantastic hotel/resort on a beautiful property. Great staff and service

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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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