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 American Airlines and Delta, starting at $327 and $327 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, 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. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara or Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara.

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

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 92% 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 $617 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 $366 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $122.

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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.

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.

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lun. 2/245:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/255:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$322

lun. 2/245:45 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/2510:45 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$322

mié. 2/266:13 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

mié. 3/512:33 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$327

dom. 3/96:18 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines

mié. 3/1212:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$327

dom. 3/96:03 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

mié. 3/1212:25 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$327

lun. 2/245:10 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 45mDelta

mar. 2/257:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$332

lun. 2/2412:29 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops14h 26mDelta

mar. 2/251:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$332

lun. 3/242:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 29mDelta

vie. 3/288:55 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$352

mié. 4/93:00 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

mar. 4/156:15 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 1/29

$362

dom. 3/96:45 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 3/125:00 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$420

sáb. 3/16:56 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop26h 41mAlaska Airlines

vie. 3/77:27 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$426

mié. 10/110:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 14mAlaska Airlines

lun. 10/67:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop19h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$489

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lun. 2/245:45 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/2510:45 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$322

sáb. 2/155:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines

mar. 2/1812:33 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$327

lun. 3/32:01 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop10h 18mDelta

vie. 3/148:55 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$327

mié. 4/93:00 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

mar. 4/156:15 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 1/29

$362

lun. 3/37:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines

vie. 3/147:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop19h 21mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$504

dom. 3/96:18 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines

mié. 3/1212:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$327

lun. 3/311:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 14mDelta

vie. 3/148:55 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 41mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$332

lun. 2/2412:29 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops14h 26mDelta

mar. 2/251:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$332

dom. 3/96:45 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 3/125:00 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$420

lun. 3/36:55 amIAD - SBA

2 stops17h 05mSouthwest

vie. 3/145:45 amSBA - IAD

2 stops16h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 1/30

$527

vie. 2/145:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 43mAmerican Airlines

mar. 2/1812:33 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$502

vie. 3/2812:00 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

dom. 3/3010:35 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 1/30

$861

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vie. 2/76:06 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

dom. 2/912:24 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$847

vie. 2/711:55 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 05mSouthwest

dom. 2/98:40 amSBA - DCA

2 stops10h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 1/29

$857

vie. 2/146:12 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines

dom. 2/1612:33 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$327

vie. 2/146:00 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/184:52 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$432

lun. 2/245:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/255:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$322

lun. 2/245:45 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/2510:45 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$322

lun. 2/242:01 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop10h 18mDelta

mar. 2/251:15 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$327

lun. 2/245:10 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 45mDelta

mar. 2/257:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$332

lun. 2/2412:29 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops14h 26mDelta

mar. 2/251:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$332

lun. 2/2411:55 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 05mSouthwest

mar. 2/258:35 amSBA - DCA

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 1/29

$497

lun. 2/246:48 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops20h 31mAlaska Airlines

mar. 2/257:27 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops41h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$576

mié. 2/266:13 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

mié. 3/512:33 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$327

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
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dom. 3/25:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$164

mié. 4/231:54 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$164

mié. 4/232:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$164

dom. 3/24:50 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 05mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$205

dom. 3/29:35 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 1/30

$219

jue. 4/246:10 amIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$241

dom. 3/27:00 amIAD - SBA

2 stops32h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$302

vie. 4/258:14 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$316

sáb. 4/124:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$439

sáb. 4/1212:55 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 1/28

$444

mar. 2/186:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$747

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 2/15

5:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 31m

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/18

12:33 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 12m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 2/15

6:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/18

4:52 pm-4:47 am

1 stop8h 55m

$327

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/3

2:01 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/14

8:55 am-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/3

11:05 am-9:19 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/14

8:55 am-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$332

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 4/9

3:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Santa Barbara

mar. 4/15

6:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$362

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/9

5:28 pm-12:28 am

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

mié. 3/12

12:25 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$412

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 3/9

6:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Santa Barbara

mié. 3/12

5:00 am-4:43 pm

2 stops8h 43m

$420

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/3

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/14

1:30 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$428

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 2/14

5:00 am-12:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/18

12:33 pm-12:18 am

2 stops8h 45m

$502

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/3

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Santa Barbara

vie. 3/14

7:27 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$504

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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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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 24 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

4,585 reviews

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

4,585 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,585 reviews

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

9,686 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,585 reviews

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

8,450 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,585 reviews

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

8,906 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,585 reviews

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,585 reviews

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

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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 American Airlines and Delta, starting at $327 and $327 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, 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. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$326	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$407	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.