Seattle to Santa Barbara (SEA–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h29 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→SBA | BFI→SBA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–SBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to SBA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SEA to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SBA ranges from 2 hours 29 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
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).