Seattle to Santa Barbara (BFI–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Santa Barbara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
914 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BFI and SBA, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to SBA.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
47
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFI → SBA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
SBA → BFI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric BFI→SBA SEA→SBA
Distance from BFI 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 7
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Seattle.
BFI: MDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.

BFI–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,471 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 914 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, SAN, SJC, OAK, PSP, LAS, LAX, SFO, SLC, DAL, PHX, TUS, DEN, ORD, DFW, SEA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFI to SBA

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFI to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to SBA ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).