Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) flights
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air fly nonstop from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 908-mile flight takes about 2h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 908 mi · 1,461 km
- Flight time
- 2h 35m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying SBA to SEA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 38,606 | 2h 36m |
| Horizon Air | 7 | Embraer E175 | 11,724 | 2h 32m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,380 | 2h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SBA to SEA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:42am and the last at 7:28pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 2214Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 10:42am | 1:16pm | 13 | 77% |
| AS 2143Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 10:51am | 1:26pm | 18 | 78% |
| AS 618Alaska Airlines | 7:24pm | 10:00pm | 11 | 100% |
| AS 400Alaska Airlines | 7:28pm | 10:00pm | 18 | 62% |
Is SBA to SEA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 532 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (78%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (69%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 532 | 83% | 10 min | 1.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 109 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 66 | 94% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 12 | 91% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 70 | 91% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 23 | 87% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 251 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 5,736 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 4,694 | |
| October 2025 | 46 | 4,023 | |
| November 2025 | 39 | 3,547 | |
| December 2025 | 44 | 4,359 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 3,476 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,553 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 4,078 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,819 | |
| May 2026 | 43 | 3,981 | |
| June 2026 | 56 | 5,218 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 5,226 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.