Seattle to Santa Barbara (SEA–SBA) — 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.
SEA–SBA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 27 | 73H, 7M8, E75 | 2h32-2h41 | Oneworld | QR | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 2h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
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 and American Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SBA is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Portland and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).