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$163+ Cheap flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$163
(Alaska Airlines)

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December

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Thu 5/18:45 amSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/19$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:30 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/282:15 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:03 amBWI - SBA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1712:25 pmSBA - BWI
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/287:08 pmSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:18 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/287:08 pmSBA - IAD
2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:05 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/144:25 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:20 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Wed 3/129:15 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/19$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:15 amBWI - SBA
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Wed 3/129:15 amSBA - BWI
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:48 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Tue 5/65:45 amSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/20$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:15 amBWI - SBA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Thu 4/2412:20 pmSBA - BWI
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:35 amPHL - SBA
2 stops16h 40mSouthwest
Fri 4/1112:20 pmSBA - PHL
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/94:55 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Wed 3/1210:55 amSBA - DCA
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$428

Find flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Maryland

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/23

1:59 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/1

8:45 am-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

6:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

2:15 pm-1:09 am

1 stop7h 54m

$327

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/6

6:03 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

12:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/22

5:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

7:08 pm-8:33 am

2 stops10h 25m

$332

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

6:18 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

7:08 pm-8:38 am

2 stops10h 30m

$332

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/10

5:05 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/14

4:25 pm-5:06 am

1 stop9h 41m

$351

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/7

7:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

9:15 am-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$352

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

7:15 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

9:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$352

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 5/2

2:48 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

5:45 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$381

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/21

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/24

12:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$407

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maryland to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Maryland to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Maryland to Santa Barbara. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Maryland to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Maryland?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Maryland, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maryland to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. Delta flights start at $164 while deals on United Airlines start at $164 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Maryland to Santa Barbara?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Maryland to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Maryland to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maryland to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maryland to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Maryland to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Maryland to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Maryland to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$407Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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