What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $327 and $337 round-trip. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara or Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 41% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 31 days in advance to save up to 81% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 31 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $376, or $607 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. in September are about $364 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $121.

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

Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C.. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 4 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Tue 4/155:47 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/166:20 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$322

Tue 4/154:07 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/166:20 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$322

Wed 6/45:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/1012:11 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$327

Tue 3/252:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Sat 3/299:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$327

Mon 3/241:35 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 34mDelta

Fri 3/288:55 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$332

Sat 7/2611:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops13h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:20 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$337

Tue 3/255:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/2912:30 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$337

Fri 5/911:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 26mDelta

Tue 5/208:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/9

$357

Wed 6/186:05 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Sat 6/215:15 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/9

$417

Mon 4/212:10 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Thu 4/245:55 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/10

$444

Fri 10/36:55 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines

Mon 10/67:15 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$476

Thu 4/247:13 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop26h 17mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/17:18 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops19h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$505

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2025.

Tue 4/155:47 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/166:20 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$322

Mon 8/185:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 32mDelta

Sat 8/238:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$327

Sat 7/2611:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops13h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:20 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$337

Wed 6/186:05 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Sat 6/215:15 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/9

$417

Thu 4/247:13 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop26h 17mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/17:18 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops19h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$505

Fri 5/910:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 5/206:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$531

Tue 4/154:07 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/166:20 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$322

Tue 3/252:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Sat 3/299:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$327

Tue 3/255:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/2912:30 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$337

Mon 3/241:35 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 34mDelta

Fri 3/288:55 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$332

Tue 8/125:11 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/187:43 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops10h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$367

Mon 4/212:10 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Thu 4/245:55 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/10

$444

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Sat 3/156:28 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/227:05 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/8

$592

Sat 3/152:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Tue 3/189:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 3/8

$607

Sat 3/151:48 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 51mDelta

Tue 3/181:30 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 3/8

$607

Sat 3/152:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Tue 3/189:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 3/8

$607

Sat 3/155:25 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop28h 12mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/187:27 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop18h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$669

Sat 3/154:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 30mSouthwest

Tue 3/1810:55 amSBA - DCA

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/9

$671

Sat 3/155:20 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/191:11 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/8

$707

Sat 3/157:50 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops19h 25mSouthwest

Tue 3/186:15 amSBA - IAD

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/9

$824

Mon 3/176:18 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/2212:30 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$790

Mon 3/176:03 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/2212:30 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$790

Tue 3/183:00 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Sat 3/224:20 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/10

$612

Mon 3/245:10 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Mon 3/318:55 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 41mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$327

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2025.

Thu 3/276:22 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$164

Sat 4/56:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$164

Tue 4/159:20 amIAD - SBA

2 stops14h 10mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$169

Fri 6/2011:51 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$194

Sun 5/116:15 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/8

$214

Fri 6/206:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$239

Fri 6/137:50 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops17h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/10

$264

Wed 3/191:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$304

Fri 5/167:59 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops24h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$318

Fri 6/2011:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$349

Fri 3/2111:00 amDCA - SBA

3 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$597

Fri 5/161:20 pmIAD - SBA

3 stops13h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/9

$743

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

5:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

6:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$322

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/15

4:07 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

6:20 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$322

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop9h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

12:11 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 33m

$327

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

2:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

9:15 am-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

1:35 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/28

8:55 am-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$332

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

11:30 am-10:04 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

6:20 am-10:47 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$337

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

5:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

12:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$337

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

11:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

8:30 am-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$357

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/18

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/21

5:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$417

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/21

2:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/24

5:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$444

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the morning.

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 reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. 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

4,300 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

8.1

Very good

4,300 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,300 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,727 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,300 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

7,973 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,300 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.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,300 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

8,631 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,300 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.?
Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C.. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 4 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $327 and $337 round-trip. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?
The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara or Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$436	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$164+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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