Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $114

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IAD — SBA
Jun 18 — Jun 251

How far in advance should I book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

To save on the cost of your flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 85% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $363 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $596.

What is the cheapest month to fly from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from District of Columbia with a flight ticket averaging about $347. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $106. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to SBA?

When flying from District of Columbia 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.

Cheap District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 7/175:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$326
Wed 7/1712:35 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$331
Mon 7/155:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Thu 7/187:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/13$336
Wed 6/267:00 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/31:47 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$337
Mon 7/154:01 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Thu 7/187:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/13$341
Fri 7/53:00 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/12$348
Wed 7/177:15 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/12$352
Fri 7/53:00 pmIAD - SBA
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/12$353
Wed 7/177:15 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - IAD
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/12$357

District of Columbia to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between District of Columbia and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 9/77:00 amDCA - SBA
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/146:23 amSBA - DCA
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$218
Sat 9/76:55 amIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1412:34 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$218
Sat 9/710:19 amDCA - SBA
2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
Sat 9/76:55 amIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - IAD
2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
Sat 9/711:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$228
Sat 9/76:55 amIAD - SBA
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - IAD
2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$228
Thu 9/1911:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/112:34 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$253
Thu 9/1911:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/19:45 amSBA - DCA
2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$258
Fri 9/2711:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:23 amSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from District of Columbia

Search for one-way flight options from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara. Users needing a return flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form above.
Wed 10/211:00 amDCA - SBA
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$114
Fri 8/95:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$139
Wed 10/211:04 amIAD - SBA
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$144
Wed 10/21:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/12$158
Wed 10/23:08 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/13$158
Fri 8/91:36 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/12$159
Fri 8/910:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$164
Sat 7/1310:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$168
Wed 10/26:55 amIAD - SBA
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$183

Find flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 48m

$218

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

1 stop7h 36m

$218

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

2 stops12h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

1 stop7h 43m

$223

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

2 stops10h 25m

$223

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

2 stops10h 15m

$228

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/12

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/16

1 stop9h 44m

$278

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/12

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/16

2 stops37h 36m

$287

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/2

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/5

1 stop7h 22m

$307

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSanta Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/13

2 stops26h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/15

1 stop26h 09m

$533

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara

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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 June 13, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $218, but on average you can expect to pay $284.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $114. Users have also found prices from $158 and $274 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What does IAD to SBA mean?

    Great question - IAD to SBA just means Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The District of Columbia to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/12.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from District of Columbia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 District of Columbia to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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