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$89+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA - SEA)

SBA — SEA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Sat 12/56:15 am -
1 stop5h 29m
Sun 12/65:28 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 11/3$168
Mon 12/74:51 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Wed 12/95:30 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 11/3$177
Fri 12/45:45 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Sun 12/66:30 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 11/2$182
Fri 12/1110:53 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Mon 12/145:28 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 11/3$185
Thu 12/1010:55 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Tue 12/155:15 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 11/1$188
Fri 12/412:51 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Mon 12/76:20 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 11/3$217
Fri 12/1112:51 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Mon 12/146:20 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 11/4$227
Sat 12/52:15 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Wed 12/99:12 am -
1 stop4h 26m
Deal found 11/2$243

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$339 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

4:51 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 14m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/10

12:51 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/13

6:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/23

6:50 pm-1:45 am

1 stop6h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/6

6:10 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/25

1:04 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-2:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

6:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/5

10:53 am-6:28 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/6

5:28 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$178

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA Santa Barbara - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/29

2:25 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Seattle in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Seattle flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

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 75 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle (average of $177). Flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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?

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Barbara to Seattle flights typically cost between $284 and $540 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $168 on United Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 6).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 daily flights to Seattle from 3 different airlines. 2h 39m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    For as low as $243, United Airlines can have you in Seattle from Santa Barbara in 7h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 908 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $137, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Seattle and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $190 and $190, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $68 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $75 and $108, respectively.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (85%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or Finnair (75%) 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 $208. On average you can expect to pay $415. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle (average of $177). Flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$137Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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