Award flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for SBA→SEA. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) at a glance
- From
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara, California, United States (SBA)
- To
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, Washington, United States (SEA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 23 of 23 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seattle (SEA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 1 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 42,500 pts | Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 22 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 22 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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How many miles do you need to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 8,500 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 8,500 miles over 6 months and award space on 23 departure dates; first class 18,500 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 25,000 miles over 6 months and award space on 23 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (8,500 to 20,000 miles) and first class (18,500 to 60,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 17:01 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 23 dates, first class 23 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 1 date, first class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA)?
Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.