What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($159), Delta ($164), and American Airlines ($169).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 49% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

August can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $357. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $122. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara at least 61 days early can save you up to 76% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara for as little as $397 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $608 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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Sat 8/237:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/305:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$322

Sat 8/301:40 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Tue 9/28:13 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$327

Sat 8/235:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/301:01 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$337

Sat 8/305:06 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop20h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/27:39 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$412

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Sat 8/237:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/305:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$322

Sat 8/301:40 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Tue 9/28:13 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$327

Sat 8/235:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/301:01 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$337

Sat 8/305:06 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop20h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/27:39 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$412

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Sun 8/35:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/176:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$739

Mon 8/44:50 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Tue 8/125:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/27

$687

Fri 8/86:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/166:20 amSBA - DCA

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Deal found 7/27

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Deal found 7/26

$322

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Sat 8/301:01 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$337

Sat 8/301:40 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Tue 9/28:13 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$327

Sat 8/305:06 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop20h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/27:39 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$412

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Mon 8/257:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$159

Wed 10/112:30 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 33mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$164

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2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines

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Sat 12/2710:05 amDCA - SBA

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Deal found 7/28

$409

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7:00 am-11:59 am

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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12:30 pm-8:03 pm

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$164

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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11:59 am-6:39 pm

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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10:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$409

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 DCA to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?
Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $322, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $327 and $337, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($159), Delta ($164), and American Airlines ($169).
Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$408	Average$582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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