Flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via San Francisco
- 6h 30m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $152
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 921 mi (1,482 km)
fastest
Via San Francisco
6h 30m
with the connection
Seattle to San Francisco
flight 2h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $152
Via Los Angeles
6h 55m
with the connection
Seattle to Los Angeles
flight 2h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $296
Via Phoenix
7h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $556
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Seattle to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Seattle to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 59m
from $78
Seattle to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 52m
from $140
Seattle to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 15m
from $79
Seattle to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 35m
from $78
Seattle to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 1h 55m
from $116
Seattle to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 58m
from $121
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Seattle
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 679 mi (1,093 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 960 mi (1,545 km) from Seattle, flight 56m
from $228
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,020 mi (1,641 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,115 mi (1,794 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 1,733 mi (2,789 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 53m
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 2,402 mi (3,865 km) from Seattle, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara?
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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?
Via San Francisco: 2h 15m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 6h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $152. 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 Seattle and Santa Barbara?
San Francisco (6h 30m total), Los Angeles (6h 55m total) and Phoenix (7h 40m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Seattle?
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.