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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Barbara to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 10:07 am and lands at 12:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:52 pm and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle takes 2h 41m, covering 908 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle range from $263 to $445, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $263 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $354 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $353 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Barbara to Seattle flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Santa Barbara to Seattle route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

One-stop flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $450, a difference of $165.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Santa Barbara and Seattle.

Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 5h 03m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 39m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Barbara to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Long-Term Parking Lot is across from the terminal but it has limited space and you cannot make reservations at SBA parking. The Economy Parking lot is a little further away on Lopez Road. A shuttle runs every 15min to SBA, all day, every day.

Yes. The Santa Barbara Airport has installed a Mamava pod on the second floor of the terminal, beyond the security checkpoint, near Gate 2. To access this freestanding unit, download the Mamava app to get a code. In these units, nursing moms can breastfeed in private if they choose or pump.

To get into Seattle affordably and reliably, go to the Light Rail Station at SEA on the 4th floor near the parking garage. Here, you can catch Light Rail #1, a train that will take you to several different locations throughout Seattle.

Yes, and it is located on the Mezzanine level above Checkpoint 3. If you are active duty US military personnel or family members, and you would like to refresh or regroup before you head out into Seattle, you can enjoy the services and facilities of the USO at SEA for no charge. Some of these amenities include showers, places to sleep, refreshments, travel information, and much more.