What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 49% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $362. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $120. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara at least 31 days early can save you up to 79% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara for as little as $386 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $608 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/171:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Tue 5/208:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$320

Sat 5/175:59 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

Sun 6/222:05 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 00mSouthwest

Thu 6/265:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$577

Fri 10/36:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:23 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$579

Mon 4/145:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop27h 34mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/169:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop29h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$830

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Sat 5/171:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Tue 5/208:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$320

Sat 5/175:59 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

Sun 6/222:05 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 00mSouthwest

Thu 6/265:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$577

Fri 10/36:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:23 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$579

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Fri 4/118:30 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$883

Mon 4/145:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop27h 34mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/169:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop29h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$830

Mon 4/1410:45 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Wed 4/166:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$836

Fri 4/185:55 pmDCA - SBA

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Mon 4/217:23 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop18h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$846

Fri 4/182:00 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/213:40 pmSBA - DCA

3 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$968

Mon 4/2110:14 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/287:08 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$687

Mon 4/2112:20 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 38mDelta

Mon 4/285:45 amSBA - DCA

2 stops13h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/9

$939

Sat 5/171:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Tue 5/208:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$320

Sat 5/175:59 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

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Tue 5/205:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$157

Tue 9/27:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$164

Mon 5/193:00 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 10mSouthwest

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$289

Mon 5/194:16 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

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$310

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

1:53 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

8:30 am-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$320

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

5:59 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 35m

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Mon 5/19

7:24 pm-9:28 am

2 stops11h 04m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/22

2:05 pm-12:05 am

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Thu 6/26

5:15 am-4:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$577

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

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DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

6:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/6

8:23 am-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$579

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

5:15 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$157

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop7h 44m

$164

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

3:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$289

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

4:16 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$310

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?
Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $320, Delta will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $337 and $577, respectively. Delta is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara are Delta ($157), American Airlines ($164), and Southwest ($289).
Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$408	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

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