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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $313 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $319 and $320 round-trip. Delta 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 $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 82% 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 $377, 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 $362 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $120.

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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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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 April 15, 2025.

Wed 5/712:39 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 51mDelta

Tue 5/1312:42 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$313

Wed 5/76:55 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$313

Thu 5/225:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/277:24 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$320

Fri 8/156:32 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/186:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$322

Sat 7/266:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:12 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$332

Thu 7/1010:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Mon 7/145:00 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$337

Sat 7/265:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/27:04 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops13h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$361

Fri 8/156:42 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/186:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$370

Sun 9/216:25 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Tue 9/235:40 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$394

Sun 9/219:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop12h 36mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/237:24 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$396

Mon 8/1812:59 pmDCA - SBA

3 stops14h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/236:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$442

Sun 9/214:00 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Tue 9/235:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$527

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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 April 15, 2025.

Wed 5/77:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Tue 5/1312:42 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$313

Mon 5/57:13 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop26h 17mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/77:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$319

Thu 5/225:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/277:24 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$320

Thu 5/88:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/206:00 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$320

Sun 9/216:25 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Tue 9/235:40 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$394

Wed 5/76:55 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$313

Wed 5/76:17 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/97:24 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$330

Fri 8/156:42 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/186:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$370

Thu 7/1010:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Mon 7/145:00 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$337

Tue 4/2210:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 4/257:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$766

Sat 7/265:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/27:04 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops13h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$361

Mon 8/1812:59 pmDCA - SBA

3 stops14h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/236:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$442

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Data last updated April 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 4/157:03 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop26h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/227:18 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$690

Tue 4/151:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Tue 4/225:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$710

Tue 4/154:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/213:56 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$789

Tue 4/228:28 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/257:01 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$818

Wed 5/712:39 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 51mDelta

Tue 5/1312:42 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$313

Wed 5/76:55 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$313

Thu 5/156:19 amBWI - SBA

1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$389

Thu 5/156:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 07mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/186:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$578

Thu 5/156:45 amBWI - SBA

2 stops11h 10mSouthwest

Sun 5/183:35 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$617

Fri 5/166:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/186:00 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$327

Thu 5/225:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/277:24 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$320

Thu 5/226:17 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/277:24 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$351

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 April 15, 2025.

Tue 5/205:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$157

Tue 5/206:17 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$157

Tue 5/206:03 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$157

Thu 9/189:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$176

Tue 9/211:05 amDCA - SBA

3 stops14h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$224

Fri 6/201:34 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 41mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$244

Fri 6/207:59 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops25h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$286

Sun 6/156:00 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$287

Thu 5/225:45 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$291

Thu 5/222:10 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$409

Fri 5/305:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$605

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

12:39 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:42 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$313

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

6:55 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

8:30 am-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$313

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/22

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop9h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

7:24 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 36m

$320

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/15

6:32 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 26m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

6:25 pm-5:24 am

1 stop7h 59m

$322

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

6:27 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

6:12 am-10:50 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$332

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/10

10:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/14

5:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops12h 35m

$337

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/26

5:00 am-11:19 am

2 stops9h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

7:04 pm-11:22 am

2 stops13h 18m

$361

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

6:42 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$370

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/21

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

5:40 am-7:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$394

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

9:00 am-6:36 pm

1 stop12h 36m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

7:24 pm-7:32 am

1 stop9h 08m

$396

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

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 57 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,918 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,375 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $313 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $319 and $320 round-trip. Delta 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 $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$321	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$391	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$157+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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