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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 10:24 pmSBA-SEA
5h 29m1 stop
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11:15 am - 4:05 pmSEA-SBA
4h 50m1 stop
$141Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 7:55 pmSBA-SEA
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 1:30 pmSEA-SBA
8h 15m2 stops
$146Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 6:36 pmSBA-SEA
5h 56m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 4:05 pmSEA-SBA
4h 50m1 stop
$149Delta
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 23
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-SEA
7h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:56 amSEA-SBA
6h 26m1 stop
$150Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 7:55 pmSBA-SEA
8h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 1:30 pmSEA-SBA
8h 15m2 stops
$151Southwest
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 10:22 pmSBA-SEA
2h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 6:41 pmSEA-SBA
2h 34mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:04 pmSBA-SEA
5h 44m1 stop
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4:08 pm - 6:41 pmSEA-SBA
2h 33mnonstop
$167Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 5
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:22 pmSBA-SEA
2h 42mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 6:41 pmSEA-SBA
2h 33mnonstop
$169Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 10:22 pmSBA-SEA
2h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 6:41 pmSEA-SBA
2h 34mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 6:49 pmSBA-SEA
4h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:14 pmSEA-SBA
4h 39m1 stop
$186United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Santa Barbara to Seattle, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Seattle back to Santa Barbara, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is February, where tickets cost $166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $509 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 63% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

  • Where can I park my car at the Santa Barbara Airport before my flight to SEA?

    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.

  • Does the Santa Barbara Airport provide facilities for traveling moms?

    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.

  • How do I get from the SEA into Seattle on public transportation?

    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.

  • Does the Seattle Tacoma Airport have a USO?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle was $71 for a one-way ticket and $141 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Seattle?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Santa Barbara and Seattle.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $301 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and SEA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $260 or less round-trip.
  • Located just north of Santa Barbara in the city of Goleta, the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The Seattle - Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in the state of Washington serves as a hub for Delta and Alaska Airlines.
  • Alaska Airlines offers a direct flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA). United, American, and Southwest are among the airlines that offer one-stop flights from SBA to SEA, with layovers in cities such as Las Vegas, Sacramento, Phoenix, and others. United, Delta, American and other airlines offer two-stop flights, with layovers in Denver, Portland, Los Angeles, and other cities.
  • If you want to stay near the Santa Barbara Airport the night before your flight to Seattle, consider checking in to the Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara/Goleta or the Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta. Both hotels are 3min from SBA and offer free breakfast, a pool, a restaurant, and wheelchair accessibility. The Residence Inn also features a business center and a gym.
  • If you want to relax your stiff or sore muscles when you deplane it SEA, you can take advantage of this services at the retail Spa Terminal Getaway. Located on Concourse A at Gate A5, this spa offers massage services as well as other relaxation treatments.
  • If you are traveling with children and you need to wait for your ground transportation at SEA, you can make use of the play area that SEA provides between Concourse A and Concourse B. Kids can play with the aviation-themed oversized toys as parents watch from adjacent seating.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Seattle? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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Overall it was good. There was a delay in departure, which is why I did not rate it as excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025ONT - SEA
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Overall it was good. There was a delay in departure, which is why I did not rate it as excellent.

delayed flight 3 hours, then took 45 min to get to gate and another 10 min to open door

The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

Very expensive for short flights. Can’t communicate with Alaska Air about passport issue at check-in. Also no replies to my text messages. Wanted to extend our vacation for two more days but this expensive flight ticket is called SAVER and I couldn’t make changes or cancel or get a credit even, so I paid another airline for the return trip. Extremely disappointed.

The flight was canceled at the last minute and we got very upset as we had plans in which our schedule that affects a family reunion was in jeopardy.

Paying for first class and then they want $8:00 for wifi.

fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

Eddie, our flight attendant in the back was excellent. He was very kind and concerned for our happiness and comfort before and during our flight. He made the experience great. We had to deplane due to a ground delay and he made sure we had snacks and water to keep us comfortable while we waited. Overall, it was a great experience!

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

We were late so that was what was worst part

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Boarding was organised and relaxed. Crew were fantastic! Seats were lacking padding causing butt pain and stiffness.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

The flight was very smooth and the landing was AMAZING! I have flight anxiety and it didnt peak once! :) Thank you to the pilots and crew!!

Pillows and blankets were nice since it was an overnight flight, but the seats should be larger and there should be more space between rows so we have more leg room.

Crews were very friendly and the flight was comfortable. WiFi option was great.

My flight was unexpectedly rescheduled to three days after the intended departure date about seven hours before the flight, ruining my plans and vacation. Moreover, I was forced to cancel my return flight as well, losing about $400 dollars in the process.

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

Flight got delayed and it was very inconvenient . Had to come with another carrier. Had to spend one more night in San Francisco.

Logging into next flight was an issue as I never received a confirmation code

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

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