Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA–SEA) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SBA–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, QR | 20 | 738, 73H, E75L | 2h34-2h37 | Oneworld | AY, QR | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→SEA | SBP→SEA | BUR→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 72 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 42 | 128 |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 26m | 2h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
SBA–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SBA to SEA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SBA to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to SEA is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Sacramento and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).