San Luis Obispo to Seattle (SBP–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS2230
AS Alaska
E75L
7:33 PM
PDT
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS493
AS Alaska
73H
7:34 PM
PDT
10:05 PM
MDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS493
AS Alaska
73H
4:18 PM
MDT
6:42 PM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2179
AS Alaska
E75L
4:29 PM
MDT
6:53 PM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Luis Obispo to Seattle
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 848 mi 2h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

SBP–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 848 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBP–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 12 73H, E75L 2h31 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBP to SEA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBP to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
716
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
SBP → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
SEA → SBP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from San Luis Obispo

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric SBP→SEA SBA→SEA MRY→SEA
Distance from SBP 72 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 12 7 10
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 25m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of SBP with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of San Luis Obispo.
SBP: PDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
848 mi / 1,365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m.
Getting from SEA

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.

Seattle Climate

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.

SBP–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Luis Obispo to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance848 mi / 1,365 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SBP
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBP to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Luis County Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 2h 31m. The route covers 848 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from SBP to SEA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, SJC, SNA, ONT, LAS, SFO, LAX, PHX, HND, PDX, DEN, DFW and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of San Luis Obispo.
Yes, return flights from SEA to SBP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, MRY and FAT. 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 SBP to SEA

San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SBP to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBP to SEA ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,365 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).