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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle.
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Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 6:35 pmSBA-SEA
5h 53m1 stop
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7:10 am - 12:02 pmSEA-SBA
4h 52m1 stop
$157Delta
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 6:30 pmSBA-SEA
5h 48m1 stop
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11:23 am - 4:12 pmSEA-SBA
4h 49m1 stop
$167Delta
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Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 12:59 amSBA-SEA
6h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 11:58 pmSEA-SBA
6h 44m1 stop
$177United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:26 pmSBA-SEA
7h 26m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 11:58 pmSEA-SBA
6h 44m1 stop
$193United Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, May 31
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-SEA
2h 33mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 5:37 pmSEA-SBA
2h 24mnonstop
$196Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-SEA
2h 33mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:33 amSEA-SBA
2h 28mnonstop
$197Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-SEA
2h 33mnonstop
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3:13 pm - 5:37 pmSEA-SBA
2h 24mnonstop
$205Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-SEA
2h 33mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 5:34 pmSEA-SBA
7h 34m1 stop
$215Alaska Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, May 31
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:00 pmSBA-SEA
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 2:20 pmSEA-SBA
4h 10m1 stop
$277Southwest
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:20 pmSBA-SEA
7h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 1:10 pmSEA-SBA
7h 55m1 stop
$295Southwest
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Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 28
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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.

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 Sunday 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 $171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $379 and $365 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $480, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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 $99 for a one-way ticket and $157 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $312 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 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 $122 or less one-way and $271 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?

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, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +2 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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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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9972 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
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There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

2.0 MediocreMichael, Apr 2025SAN - SEA
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There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

First time flying with any airline that has decent seating. Great experience crew was friendly and the pilot was as well.

Even though we checked in, checked bags, and went through security, I was told at the gate that I hadn’t checked in. I was pulled aside and had to verify my identity yet again. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

Didn’t like anything. Alaska boarding process takes too long and is poorly managed. Flight crew unorganized and too lax not very professional. I fly very frequently (weekly) and this as the worst overall trip I have ever taken.

Very nice staff, plane was delayed-they gave some snacks about 30 min after delay due to mechanical issues (which I appreciate them checking the plane)

Due to an aircraft maintenance issue we switched planes but the catering/food didn't make iot on the new plane. On the way home the in-flight entertainment/wifi was not available. Throughout these difficulties the staff and crew were fantastic to deal with!

The flight was canceled so i booked another flight with Delta, so essentially there was absolutely nothing that i enjoyed about my experience with this flight

Nothing! I just didn't eat or use entertainment. I had three seats all to myself and it was wonderful!!!!

My flight was delayed. But it was during holidays so you kind of expect things like that to happen. I am not a frequently flyer so I am OK with that. But none the less, once the flight started, it seemed to me like it went fast. 😊

The app is very bugy, did not work well. Other than that it was ok.

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.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

The departure gate was changed from C1 to B18 but it was never announced at the C1 gate nor did I receive any email or text message or phone call about the gate change. I was in a window seat. In the other two seats next to me were Mr. Rotund and Ms. Rotunda, a youngish couple. Just the two of them should have booked three seats. I was smashed up against the wall and window for five hours. Overall, I'd say my flight sucked. Wouldn't you?

I couldn't get checked in 24 hours before either leg of my flight. I tried both my Alaska and Hawaiian codes on both apps.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

The flight is supposed to be Hawaiian, but it's operated by Alaska. As such, I could not find my reservation on Hawaiian nor Alaska website. I could not check in on line. At the airports, even the kiosk could not find my reservation. I needed to wait in a long line to check in even though I have no bag to check. Good thing I got to the airport early enough.

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

Staff was great. Heard negative things about this airline but my experience was great

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

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