Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA - SEA)
The best prices from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in April or July, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle
All the information you need to plan the best SBA to SEA flight in 2022: compare Santa Barbara to Seattle flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Seattle.
SBA - SEA Price | $177 - $277 |
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SEA Temperature | 41 - 66.2 °F |
SEA Rainfall | 0.7 - 6.6 inches |
| Popular in | May | High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop |
| Average price | $277 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
| Round-trip from | $177 | From Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Seattle.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 110% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $252, or $374 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Seattle. Flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara in August are about $172 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $108.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA - 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.
Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SBA to SEA flights for May, June
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Santa Barbara to Seattle 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara found for this year
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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
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Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
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Non-stop flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara
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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Late deals on return flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara, departing today and this week
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Barbara to Seattle flights.
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 25m is how long a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.
Which airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Alaska Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Are there nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle for under $400 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle is less than $435.
Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Seattle for under $400?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle within the next 7 days for less than $400.
How popular is this Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route?
Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle, you may want to consider flying on Major Airline, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Consider Qatar Airways (94%), Horizon Air (93%) or Alaska Airlines (92%) 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 $20. On average you can expect to pay $728. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $241.
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Can I fly to Seattle/Tacoma Intl from Santa Barbara right now?
Most visitors from Santa Barbara need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara are not required to quarantine after entering Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Can I fly back to Santa Barbara from Seattle/Tacoma Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Seattle/Tacoma Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Santa Barbara.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Seattle/Tacoma Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Santa Barbara.
Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to Seattle
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Top 5 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Barbara to Seattle choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Seattle
See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Barbara to Seattle
| 0%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 80%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 20%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Seattle
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Barbara to Seattle
| Sunday | 3daily flights |
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| Monday | 3daily flights |
| Tuesday | 3daily flights |
| Wednesday | 3daily flights |
| Thursday | 3daily flights |
| Friday | 3daily flights |
| Saturday | 3daily flights |