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$99 Find cheap flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara

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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Santa Barbara (SEA-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara 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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2:54 pm - 5:28 pmSEA-SBA
2h 34mnonstop
6:50 pm - 9:21 pmSBA-SEA
2h 31mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
7:45 am - 11:59 amSEA-SBA
4h 14m1 stop
6:50 pm - 9:21 pmSBA-SEA
2h 31mnonstop
$206Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 23
2:54 pm - 5:28 pmSEA-SBA
2h 34mnonstop
6:50 pm - 9:21 pmSBA-SEA
2h 31mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
2:54 pm - 5:28 pmSEA-SBA
2h 34mnonstop
12:39 pm - 7:49 pmSBA-SEA
7h 10m1 stop
$226Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
7:42 pm - 11:59 pmSEA-SBA
4h 17m1 stop
6:36 pm - 1:23 amSBA-SEA
6h 47m1 stop
$250United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 23
7:16 am - 12:10 pmSEA-SBA
4h 54m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:34 amSBA-SEA
5h 34m1 stop
$254United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 19
5:30 am - 12:54 pmSEA-SBA
7h 24m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:15 pmSBA-SEA
6h 15m1 stop
$371Delta
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Wed, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 4
5:30 am - 12:22 pmSEA-SBA
6h 52m1 stop
1:17 pm - 8:57 pmSBA-SEA
7h 40m2 stops
$490Delta
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Sun, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 29
1:14 am - 12:33 pmSEA-SBA
11h 19m2 stops
1:18 pm - 9:11 pmSBA-SEA
7h 53m1 stop
$581American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 19
1:14 am - 11:27 amSEA-SBA
10h 13m1 stop
5:10 am - 11:08 pmSBA-SEA
17h 58m1 stop
$665American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 16

Flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Seattle to Santa Barbara, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Santa Barbara, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara, 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara is January, where tickets cost $226 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is $398 and $349 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Seattle to Santa Barbara found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $197 on Alaska Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($250). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $99 on Alaska Airlines and from $108 on Delta.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Seattle and Santa Barbara?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara.
There is just one airline that flies from Seattle to Santa Barbara direct and that is Alaska Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Alaska Airlines for the route is $119.

How many flights are there between Seattle and Santa Barbara per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from Seattle and land in Santa Barbara, with an average flight time of 2h 29m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Seattle and Santa Barbara?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Santa Barbara from Seattle is typically 2h 27m. The journey crosses a distance of 908 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Seattle at 8:00 am and will be landing in Santa Barbara at 10:28 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara jets off at 4:08 pm and lands at 6:38 pm.

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Low season

October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara

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

  • Does SEA have lactation rooms where you can breastfeed your baby?

    If you want to breastfeed your baby at SEA, you'll do so privately and comfortably, as this airport has several lactation suites. These rooms can be found near Gate A9, in the kid's play area, opposite Gate N2, next to Gate 23, and near Gate C10. Each room features a rocking chair, adjustable lighting, and power outlets.

  • Where is the children's play area at SEA located?

    SEA is a kid-friendly airport, given that it is home to a world-class children's play area. The play area features Legos, slides, and interactive exploration areas to keep your child entertained as you wait for your flight. It's located directly opposite the Seattle Taproom next to the Central Terminal and is open 24 hours.

  • Is SBA a disabled-friendly airport?

    SBA is a disabled-friendly airport as it is fully ADA-compliant. This airport has accessible elevators, ramps next to stairways, and clean accessible-to-all toilets to accommodate disabled passengers. The airport also has accessible waiting areas and TSA care professionals who serve all disabled travelers appropriately.

  • What is the most convenient way to travel from SBA to downtown Santa Barbara?

    There are several ways to get from the SBA to the city center. The quickest way to get to the city is to take a taxi from the airport's ground transportation center. However, if you're on a tight budget, the cheapest option is to take the line 11 bus from the airport's bus terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara was $99 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    When flying out of Seattle you will be using Seattle/Tacoma Intl. You will be landing at Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $297 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $327 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Seattle to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Seattle 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    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 Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and SBA 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    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 Santa Barbara from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $266 or less round-trip.
  • In Seattle, you will board your flight at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). It is located approximately 14 miles south of Downtown Seattle and serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Horizon Air. Once you get to Santa Barbara, you will deplane at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 7 miles west of the city center.
  • SEA, like many major airports in the US, has long security lines. To avoid missing your flight due to being stuck in one of the airport's security lines, arrive at least 2 hours before your flight on the day you plan to travel. Arriving at the airport this early will greatly benefit you as you will have enough time to clear security and explore some of the airport's amazing attractions.
  • In case you need some information at SEA, you should look for the airport ambassadors offering general airport services. The ambassadors are easily recognized by their plain blue jackets. The airport also features red-vested customer service representatives with an iPad in hand, ready to direct stranded passengers where they wish to go.
  • All airlines that fly from SEA to SBA provide wheelchair services to disabled passengers as long as the traveler informs them of their requirements in advance. As a result, if you are disabled and require this service, notify the airline you will be using 72 hours before your flight date or when booking your flight ticket.
  • If you want to rent a car after landing at SBA, you can do so, as the airport has a car rental center. Car rental companies such as Avis, Alamo, and Hertz have offices in the baggage claim area of the main terminal. Thrifty offers offsite car rental services and provides a complimentary shuttle bus from the airport's ground transportation center to the offsite car rental facility.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Santa Barbara, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Nonstop returns

Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Finnair, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Top 3 airlines serving from Seattle to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Santa Barbara. 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara? 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 9254 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2024SEA - OAK
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I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

The airline was way too cold. We were freezing, I don’t know if that is normal. Overall it was pretty good flight. Always flown Alaska Airlines and I am not changing.

They canceled my flight going back to SF after I was at the airport. Wanted me to take a flight 14 hours later. Not a happy camper.

Flight cancelled an hour before takeoff due to "unscheduled maintenance". New flight makes me have to wait for 5 hours in the airport, at a gate totally on the other side of where I'm at, requiring me to take a tram to get from the N terminal, to the C terminal. After waiting for 5 hours I'm informed my new flight is no longer at the gate I'm at, but instead is back in the N terminal where I was previously.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

Up on arrival, due to twisted ankle, I wasn’t able to walk. Requested for a wheelchair. They immediately asked for it. After 10 minutes wait a young man named Carlos picked me up at the gate, got my baggage and took me to the pick up area. It was a great service. Thanks Alaska Air line

Good. Quiet. Comfortable. The protests nearly kept me from catching my flight. They waited for me! I made it!

I tried to cancel my flight weeks in advance round trip and told I was not able to. $400 down the drain

wish Airlines would board the plane starting in the back first. Makes more sense and I think it would be faster, NO? Everything else was great!

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

I had the exit seat with all the leg room I could ask for. Great!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Seattle to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/8Sun
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 34mSEA-SBA
$99
9/11Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 33mSEA-SBA
$108
6/26Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 44mSEA-SBA
$123
9/20Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 51mSEA-SBA
$127
9/11Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 02mSEA-SBA
$128
6/19Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 56mSEA-SBA
$148
7/13Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 44mSEA-SBA
$158
7/9Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 36mSEA-SBA
$172
7/8Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 13mSEA-SBA
$470
7/11Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 14mSEA-SBA
$551

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 44mSEA-SBA
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 40mSBA-SEA
$416
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 26mSEA-SBA
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 59mSBA-SEA
$462
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 55mSEA-SBA
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 02mSBA-SEA
$467
6/11Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 24mSEA-SBA
6/18Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mSBA-SEA
$852
6/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
4h 16mSEA-SBA
6/18Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mSBA-SEA
$861
6/14Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
4h 36mSEA-SBA
6/21Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 34mSBA-SEA
$1,071
6/14Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 28mSEA-SBA
6/21Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mSBA-SEA
$1,117
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 15mSEA-SBA
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 33mSBA-SEA
$1,165
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 21mSEA-SBA
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 33mSBA-SEA
$1,205
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 21mSEA-SBA
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 36mSBA-SEA
$1,472

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Seattle - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Seattle (SEA)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Seattle

Cabin classes:

$786
$936
$158