Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SBA–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h25 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 12 | 51 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 2h 31m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 7:00 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SBA to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to SEA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).