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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 7 | 73H | 2h39 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→SBA | BFI→SBA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · SBA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 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 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SEA to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SBA ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 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).