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$129+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SBA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/102:36 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 3/116:20 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 3/76:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:55 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/74:10 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/286:00 am
BWI
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:38 pm
SBA
-
BWI
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/183:59 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:38 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/286:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:55 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/105:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:55 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/216:20 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 2/216:42 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/47:13 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 3/76:35 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/187:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops14h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 4/211:27 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/23:58 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/42:20 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/146:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 2/187:05 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$308

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

2:36 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$253

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-7:11 am

1 stop9h 16m

$257

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

12:38 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$257

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

4:10 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

2:20 pm-1:08 am

1 stop7h 48m

$257

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

4:10 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

6:35 pm-5:36 am

1 stop8h 01m

$257

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

12:38 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$257

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 53m

$262

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops9h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

6:55 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 53m

$267

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

1:27 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$283

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

6:35 pm-5:36 am

1 stop8h 01m

$305

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,124 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C.. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 4 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 8h 18m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is about 2369 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $302 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $307 and $381 round-trip. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara or Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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