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$80+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA - SEA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SEA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$80
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$305

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/107:30 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/144:02 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/511:00 amSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 8/64:10 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:00 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Mon 9/15:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/11$218
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/77:28 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 8/144:02 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/71:01 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/136:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/74:54 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/135:10 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$247
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:37 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/57:55 amSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$317

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/10

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/14

4:02 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$213

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

11:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/6

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$216

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/1

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 24m

$218

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

7:28 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/14

4:02 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$231

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

1:01 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$233

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

4:54 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/13

5:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 40m

$247

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

6:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/5

7:55 am-10:32 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$317

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$80

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/30

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$99

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$107

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Seattle is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Seattle flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to SEA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seattle. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Seattle. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seattle from Santa Barbara. Booking flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Seattle from 5 different airlines. 2h 30m is how long a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle round-trip?

    Currently priced at $213, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Seattle and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $216 and $218, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle one-way?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $107, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or SkyWest Airlines (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Seattle is $106. On average you can expect to pay $608. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $182.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$161Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$197Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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