Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara (SEA - SBA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$212	United 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is currently $212
Cheapest one-way flight	$89	United 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is currently $89
Cheapest nonstop flights	$217	Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway	$521	American 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seattle to Santa Barbara is currently $521
Cheapest business class flights	$577	Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is currently $577

Fastest flight	2 hr 31 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara takes 2 hr 31 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Santa Barbara is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–500
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $210–540

Popular airlines from Seattle to Santa Barbara

Alaska

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $200–540

7 weekly nonstop flights

SEA - SBA Every day

221 weekly connecting flights

SEA - SBA Every day
United

from $212

Typical price: $185–455

251 weekly connecting flights

SEA - SBA Every day
Southwest

from $217

Typical price: $180–455

102 weekly connecting flights

SEA - SBA Every day
Delta

from $428

Typical price: $205–640

90 weekly connecting flights

SEA - SBA Every day
American

from $376

Typical price: $305–680

52 weekly connecting flights

SEA - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 18 min 11 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 2 hr 44 min 140 mi
Paine Field (PAE)

Everett United States 31 min 21 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)

Seattle United States 11 min 5 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seattle to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $155 to $500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $217, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $212, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $217, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $428, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $376, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara starts at $212 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

2 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from Seattle to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seattle to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Seattle to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 221 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 251 connecting flights per week. United flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seattle to Santa Barbara are:

Southwest offers 102 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 90 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
American offers 52 connecting flights per week. American flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seattle and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $217, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $212, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $217, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $428, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara is $376, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Alaska flies direct from Seattle to Santa Barbara.

There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Santa Barbara at price $521 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Alaska flies direct from Seattle to Santa Barbara.

There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seattle and Santa Barbara start at $217 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seattle and Santa Barbara start at $577 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seattle and Santa Barbara start at $212 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Seattle to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seattle and Santa Barbara starts at $521 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Santa Barbara at price $521 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seattle to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.