How to get from Santa Barbara to Seattle: connecting flights, about 6h 31m total

Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Francisco: 6h 31m
two tickets, via San Francisco: $151
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 921 mi (1,482 km)

fastest

Via San Francisco

6h 31m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight 1h 16m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Seattle: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Seattle flight 2h 15m

two ticketsfrom $151

Via Los Angeles

7h 2m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight 1h 3m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Seattle: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Seattle flight 2h 59m

Via San Diego

7h 17m

with the connection

Santa Barbara to San Diego flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

San Diego to Seattle flight 3h 10m

two ticketsfrom $152

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Seattle

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +17° to +25° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 17 rainy days.

Jan

+8° +2° 16 days

Feb

+8° +2° 14 days

Mar

+11° +4° 15 days

Apr

+13° +6° 14 days

May

+17° +9° 11 days

Jun

+21° +12° 7 days

Jul

+25° +15° 1 days

Aug

+25° +15° 6 days

Sep

+21° +13° 7 days

Oct

+15° +9° 14 days

Nov

+10° +5° 17 days

Dec

+8° +4° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Santa Barbara to cities closest to Seattle

Santa Barbara to San Francisco San Francisco: 679 mi (1,093 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 16m from $157 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 960 mi (1,545 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 3m Santa Barbara to Denver Denver: 1,020 mi (1,641 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 20m Santa Barbara to San Diego San Diego: 1,064 mi (1,712 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 7m from $57 Santa Barbara to Washington Washington: 2,322 mi (3,737 km) from Seattle, flight 6h 25m

To Seattle from cities closest to Santa Barbara

Los Angeles to Seattle Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 59m from $80 San Diego to Seattle San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 10m from $79 San Jose to Seattle San Jose: 236 mi (380 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 19m from $132 San Francisco to Seattle San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 15m from $116 Las Vegas to Seattle Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 50m from $107 Sacramento to Seattle Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h from $160

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Francisco.

What is the fastest way to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

Via San Francisco: 1h 16m to the connection, 2h 15m after it, about 6h 31m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $151. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Santa Barbara and Seattle?

San Francisco (6h 31m total), Los Angeles (7h 2m total) and San Diego (7h 17m total).

How far is Seattle from Santa Barbara?

921 mi (1,482 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.