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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

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Santa Barbara to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 914 mi 2h 30m nonstop

SBA–BFI had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 914 miles in 2h 30m.

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All flights from Seattle (BFI) Seattle to Santa Barbara flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SBA–BFI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to BFI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → BFI
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
BFI → SBA
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Metric SBA→BFI BUR→BFI LAX→BFI
Distance from SBA – 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 8
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 6m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Seattle flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · BFI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

SBA–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,471 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BFI
Full nameKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SBA to BFI: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from BFI to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. 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 SBA to BFI

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SBA to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to BFI is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).