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$159+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SBA
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/126:59 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:02 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/1212:27 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 23m
Delta
Tue 5/195:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops10h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/257:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop13h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/25:30 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/85:12 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Tue 4/215:45 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:27 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops10h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/86:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 4/219:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/216:57 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:13 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$343

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

8:59 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$413
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

12:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$417

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/8

4:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/23

6:15 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$433

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

12:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$445

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/1

4:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/4

5:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$446

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/3

4:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

5:20 am-4:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$451
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

3:15 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$184

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

6:10 am-3:55 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$227
Quickest one-way

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/6

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

$230

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/21

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

$244

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Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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.

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 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,446 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,446 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,446 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 airline has 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.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Alaska Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 46m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara is about 2369 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $302, American Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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