Can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 23% of flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle were direct. For travelers who opted for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

The typical direct flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle has a median duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 5 hours and 12 minutes. The air distance between Santa Barbara and Seattle is approximately 1463 kilometers.

How often do Santa Barbara to Seattle flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Santa Barbara to Seattle route have shown frequent drops across the trailing quarter. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The pricing patterns for this route tend to fluctuate regularly.

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Santa Barbara to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $91. November is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $99, closely followed by April at $169. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle typically range from $282–$633, with a median price of $490. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 14% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch the best offers.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 23% of recent fares were for direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey involving at least one stop.

A typical journey from Santa Barbara to Seattle takes approximately 8h 16m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, extending the overall travel time beyond a direct flight.

How much is a round trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Regular price: $278 - $437

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is $278 to $437. The current lowest deal is $200 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 3-Oct 6.

now $200

Low $278

High $437

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle is December, with a median price of $91. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $592. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $592

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$571

$438

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$393

$357

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$388

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$538

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$538

$389

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$353 → $180

49%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$547 → $386

29%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$547 → $388

29%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$492 → $337

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Santa Barbara - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Santa Barbara to Seattle are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December, November, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 16m

The median flight time from Santa Barbara to Seattle is 8h 16m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is a direct airline option for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle are frequent, appearing often.

Santa Barbara main airports to depart from

Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

Cheapest

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~35 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$243

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $236. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase to $342, while booking 28-59 days in advance resulted in an average price of $442. Flights booked 60 or more days ahead were significantly higher, averaging $755.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle was considered to be $282 or less. The median price for this route was $490. Prices above $633 were in the more expensive range, indicating that fares can vary significantly.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle, with a median price of $91. November also offered low fares, with a median price of $99. While April had a median price of $169, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with the same median price. The annual median price for this route was $490.

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Santa Barbara to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Regular price: $278 - $437

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is $278 to $437. The current lowest deal is $200 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 3-Oct 6.

now $200

Low $278

High $437

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle

December

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $592

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$571

$438

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$393

$357

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$388

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$538

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$538

$389

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$353 → $180

49%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$547 → $386

29%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$547 → $388

29%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$492 → $337

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle