Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle from $79

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $187. If you don’t want to visit Seattle in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Santa Barbara, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $199.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Seattle from Santa Barbara is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $273. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Santa Barbara because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $376.

Flying to Seattle from Santa Barbara in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $247 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Seattle are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $337. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl for the best Santa Barbara - Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seattle for around $277 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seattle from Santa Barbara for as low as $226 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Santa Barbara to Seattle.

As of March 2026, prices for Santa Barbara to Seattle flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Seattle from Santa Barbara according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Seattle. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Seattle on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 66% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.