Santa Barbara

$118+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SBA
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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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 June 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/157:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/227:10 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/89:12 am
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Wed 7/155:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/12:45 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 27m
Delta
Wed 7/155:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/225:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 7/256:48 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/216:01 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 7/297:15 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/156:01 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 7/216:48 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 9/56:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:33 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/36:01 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 7/912:39 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 8/2810:55 am
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/315:30 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$373

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From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

6:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/22

7:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$337

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/1

2:45 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/15

5:50 am-6:43 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$348

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/16

12:15 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$407
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/29

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/5

12:37 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$413

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/29

10:16 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/5

5:50 am-6:43 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$429

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/19

10:59 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 51m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

3:26 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$431

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/8

6:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

5:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$442

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/8

4:25 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/11

6:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$455

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/3

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

5:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$469

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/3

2:00 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

5:50 am-6:43 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$473

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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 9, 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.

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

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

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 12m. 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.

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Top airline flying from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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