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 American Airlines ($149), Delta ($154), and United Airlines ($204).

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.

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?

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $359. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $120. 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 31 days early can save you up to 75% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 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 $402 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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Wed 9/177:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/205:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$293

Mon 9/154:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 9/175:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$297

Sat 8/236:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$298

Mon 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

Fri 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

Sun 12/75:10 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop26h 42mAlaska Airlines

Thu 12/115:45 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$418

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Wed 9/177:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/205:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$293

Mon 9/154:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 9/175:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$297

Sat 8/236:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$298

Mon 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

Fri 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

Sun 12/75:10 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop26h 42mAlaska Airlines

Thu 12/115:45 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$418

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Fri 6/205:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Thu 6/268:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$687

Fri 6/2010:30 amDCA - SBA

2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/294:54 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops14h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$716

Fri 6/205:30 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/297:05 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$761

Mon 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

Fri 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

Mon 6/306:49 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/412:11 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$339

Thu 7/39:30 amDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Sun 7/65:50 amSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$737

Sun 7/274:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/26:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$449

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Tue 9/27:29 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$149

Tue 9/211:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 08mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$154

Thu 11/62:51 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$204

Mon 9/15:49 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops27h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$273

Thu 7/173:55 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$309

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

5:30 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$293

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DCA - SBA

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/15

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

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Wed 9/17

5:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$297

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

12:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$298

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DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

6:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

8:15 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$304

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DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/7

5:10 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop26h 42m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/11

5:45 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$418

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

7:29 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$149

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

11:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$154

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

2:51 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$204

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

5:49 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$273

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/17

3:55 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$309

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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 $475). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of 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

4,287 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

7,950 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

8,790 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.

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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 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 $293, 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 Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $297 and $298, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 49% 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 American Airlines ($149), Delta ($154), and United Airlines ($204).
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 $475). 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$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$408	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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