Can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Historically, direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle accounted for approximately 23% of all observed routes. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connecting flights. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight time from Santa Barbara to Seattle is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1463 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 5 hours and 12 minutes. This means that adding a single stopover can nearly double the total travel time. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their preferred route.

How often do Santa Barbara to Seattle flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Santa Barbara to Seattle route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more economical fares. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days suggest that this route is one where price fluctuations are common, offering potential savings for those who monitor fares.

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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: $268 - $451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is $268 to $451. The current lowest deal is $180 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 3-Oct 10.

now $180

Low $268

High $451

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$460

$384

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$560

$468

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$439

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$439

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$542

$342

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$403

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

$407 → $269

34%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$312 → $179

43%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$462 → $350

24%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$343 → $236

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.

📅 Best time to fly

December and November are cheapest

Historically, December ($91) and November ($99) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 16m

The median flight duration for this route is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct deals on this route.

🎯 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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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: $268 - $451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle is $268 to $451. The current lowest deal is $180 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 3-Oct 10.

now $180

Low $268

High $451

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$460

$384

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$560

$468

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$439

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$439

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$542

$342

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SBA - Seattle

Santa Barbara (SBA) - Seattle (SEA)

$547

$403

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

$407 → $269

34%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$312 → $179

43%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$462 → $350

24%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$343 → $236

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle