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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Virginia

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RIC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Delta)

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September

Average price

$384
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Virginia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/1312:23 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/207:30 amDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/136:00 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/205:45 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/1312:23 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:17 amIAD - SBA
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$318
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 8/267:30 amSBA - DCA
1 stop29h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/35:40 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop29h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 8/2612:45 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Wed 9/33:00 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/17$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 8/268:30 amSBA - DCA
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Wed 9/310:00 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/17$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 5/164:25 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/206:15 amRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/167:24 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:02 amRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 7/187:30 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/86:13 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 6/128:15 amSBA - RIC
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 6/213:18 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/17$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/84:55 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 48mDelta
Mon 7/211:00 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/17$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 8/266:45 pmSBA - DCA
2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/311:05 amDCA - SBA
3 stops14h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$452

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Virginia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:23 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

7:30 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:23 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

6:17 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$318

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop29h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

5:40 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop29h 09m

$326

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:45 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

3:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

8:30 am-8:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

10:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$332

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

4:25 pm-5:38 am

1 stop10h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

6:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$351

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

7:30 pm-7:27 am

1 stop8h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/8

6:13 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 19m

$361

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

7:24 pm-8:25 am

2 stops10h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

5:02 am-12:34 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$361

Santa BarbaraRichmond

SBA - RIC

SBARIC

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/12

8:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

3:18 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia (average of $281). Flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 SBA to VA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Virginia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia, 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 Virginia by month

Plan your trip to Virginia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Virginia ranges from 2.9 - 5.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Virginia when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Virginia by month

Plan your trip to Virginia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Virginia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia. 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 Virginia. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Virginia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,382 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Virginia one-way?

    $157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $159 and $163, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Raleigh-Durham when deciding on the best route from Santa Barbara to Virginia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Virginia 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 Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia (average of $281). Flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$299Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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