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$79+ Cheap flights from Washington 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SBA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/316:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/36:20 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/510:45 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/133:00 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 6/176:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/246:20 amSBA - SEA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/55:15 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Tue 5/1312:42 pmSBA - PDX
2 stops8h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 6/175:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Thu 6/265:00 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/28$186
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/313:13 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/36:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$197
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:08 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/216:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/201:45 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:25 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/183:21 pmGEG - SBA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:17 amSBA - GEG
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 7/145:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/166:45 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/56:07 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/84:25 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/117:25 amGEG - SBA
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/175:00 amSBA - GEG
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$264

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Washington

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/31

6:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$157

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

6:20 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$177

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Mon 5/5

10:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

3:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$177

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Mon 5/5

5:15 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:42 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$182

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/17

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/26

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$186

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/31

3:13 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$197

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/13

4:08 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$205

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 5/20

1:45 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/25

6:25 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$206

SpokaneSanta Barbara

GEG - SBA

GEGSBA

Spokane

Fri 4/18

3:21 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/20

6:17 am-1:38 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$209

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/14

5:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

6:45 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 14m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from Washington to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from State of Washington to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington 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 Washington?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Washington. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How popular is this State of Washington to Santa Barbara flight route?

    Flights from Washington to Santa Barbara have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    When deciding which route to take from State of Washington to Santa Barbara consider Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara, Portland - Santa Barbara or Spokane - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from State of Washington, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (91%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $157 on average our data indicates $250 when flying from State of Washington to Santa Barbara.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington 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 to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington 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 State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of Washington 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 5 airlines flying from Washington to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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