Cheap Flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara
Cheap Flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara
Looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara? 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
SEA - SBA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Seattle to Santa Barbara 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
Santa Barbara is in the same time zone as Seattle.
Airports in Seattle
SEA · Seattle Tacoma Intl
Airports in Santa Barbara
SBA · Santa Barbara Municipal
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Everett - Santa Barbara · Everett is 32 mi from Seattle
Flights Seattle - San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo is 72 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Seattle - Burbank · Burbank is 86 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Seattle - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 88 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Seattle - Long Beach · Long Beach is 105 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Seattle - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 124 mi from Santa Barbara
Premium cabin flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SEA - SBA
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Seattle to Santa Barbara 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Seattle to Santa Barbara.
Seattle and Santa Barbara 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.
Santa Barbara is in the same time zone as Seattle.
Departures from Seattle: Seattle Tacoma Intl (SEA). Arrivals in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Santa Barbara, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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