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$89+ Cheap flights from Washington to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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SEA — SBA
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

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January

Average price

$218

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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 4/56:40 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
lun. 4/76:30 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
mié. 3/125:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop7h 05mDelta
mar. 3/181:30 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/18$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 9/125:45 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/158:30 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 4/186:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
lun. 4/216:00 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/125:40 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 55mDelta
jue. 3/135:45 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
mié. 8/65:14 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/91:58 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
mar. 3/114:11 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 26mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/197:23 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 4/165:05 pmGEG - SBA
1 stop4h 53mDelta
mié. 4/235:45 amSBA - GEG
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 4/2212:10 pmGEG - SBA
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
lun. 4/286:00 pmSBA - GEG
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 5/316:00 amGEG - SBA
1 stop4h 33mAlaska Airlines
mié. 6/46:27 pmSBA - GEG
1 stop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$238
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/1210:14 amPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 05mAlaska Airlines
jue. 3/1312:58 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$246
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sáb. 3/158:05 amSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 14mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 3/177:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$252

Find flights from Washington to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Washington

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

sáb. 4/5

6:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

lun. 4/7

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$177

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 3/12

5:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

mar. 3/18

1:30 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$177

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

vie. 4/18

6:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

lun. 4/21

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$182

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

mié. 3/12

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Barbara

jue. 3/13

5:45 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$187

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/6

5:14 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 8/9

1:58 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$195

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 3/11

4:11 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/15

7:27 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$197

SpokaneSanta Barbara

GEG - SBA

GEGSBA

Spokane

mié. 4/16

5:05 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Santa Barbara

mié. 4/23

5:45 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$199

SpokaneSanta Barbara

GEG - SBA

GEGSBA

Spokane

mar. 4/22

12:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

lun. 4/28

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$204

SpokaneSanta Barbara

GEG - SBA

GEGSBA

Spokane

sáb. 5/31

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Santa Barbara

mié. 6/4

6:27 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$238

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

mié. 3/12

10:14 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Santa Barbara

jue. 3/13

12:58 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from Washington to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Washington to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 febrero 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from State of Washington to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USWA to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 febrero 20, 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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $94 and $99, 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: Horizon Air (94%), Hawaiian Airlines (78%), Alaska Airlines( 56%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $177 on average our data indicates $239 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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