Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Santa Barbara to Seattle vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–9,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
SBA - SEA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
Santa Barbara to Seattle flight facts
Distance
909 mi
1,463 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Seattle is in the same time zone as Santa Barbara.
Airports in Santa Barbara
SBA · Santa Barbara Municipal
Airports in Seattle
SEA · Seattle Tacoma Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Barbara - Everett · Everett is 32 mi from Seattle
Flights San Luis Obispo - Seattle · San Luis Obispo is 72 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Burbank - Seattle · Burbank is 86 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Los Angeles - Seattle · Los Angeles is 88 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Long Beach - Seattle · Long Beach is 105 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Santa Ana - Seattle · Santa Ana is 124 mi from Santa Barbara
Premium cabin flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SBA - SEA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SBA - SEA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SBA - SEA
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SBA - SEA
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SBA - SEA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SBA - SEA
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Seattle (United States)
Thompson Seattle
From 15,000 Pts or $203
Seattle (United States)
Hotel 1000
From 20,000 Pts or $270
Seattle, WA (USA)
Astra Hotel, Seattle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
From Pts or $88
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Barbara to Seattle depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle.
Santa Barbara and Seattle are about 909 miles (1,463 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 909-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Seattle is in the same time zone as Santa Barbara.
Departures from Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA). Arrivals in Seattle: Seattle Tacoma Intl (SEA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Seattle, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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