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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $313 and $320 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $156. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 41% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 31 days in advance to save up to 84% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 31 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $377, or $605 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. in September are about $362 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $121.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Wed 6/46:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 07mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/106:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$312

Tue 7/155:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Tue 7/228:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Tue 7/157:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Tue 7/228:15 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Tue 7/151:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Wed 7/234:50 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Tue 5/276:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/301:05 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$320

Fri 8/297:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/26:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$321

Sat 7/266:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:12 amSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$332

Mon 8/1812:31 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/236:20 amSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$337

Thu 9/114:20 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/136:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$351

Fri 6/65:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Mon 6/91:50 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$365

Thu 7/36:43 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/812:10 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$392

Tue 5/610:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/87:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$530

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Wed 6/46:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 07mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/106:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$312

Tue 7/155:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Tue 7/228:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Tue 5/276:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/301:05 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$320

Sat 7/266:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:12 amSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$332

Fri 6/65:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Mon 6/91:50 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$365

Wed 5/289:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 6/111:13 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$592

Tue 7/157:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Tue 7/228:15 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Fri 8/297:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/26:45 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$321

Mon 8/1812:31 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/236:20 amSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$337

Tue 7/151:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Wed 7/234:50 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$313

Thu 9/114:20 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/136:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$351

Thu 7/36:43 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/812:10 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$392

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Tue 5/610:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/87:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$530

Tue 5/62:50 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Thu 5/85:55 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$633

Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop15h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/97:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$328

Wed 5/77:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/96:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$329

Wed 5/76:17 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$401

Wed 5/76:03 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$401

Wed 5/75:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/97:24 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$406

Fri 5/231:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Tue 5/278:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$360

Mon 5/265:02 amIAD - SBA

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/3012:23 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$332

Tue 5/275:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Sat 5/318:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$320

Tue 5/276:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/301:05 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$320

Tue 5/276:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/307:24 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$325

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
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Tue 6/39:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$156

Tue 9/25:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$157

Tue 9/26:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$157

Tue 6/36:03 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$157

Mon 9/227:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$159

Thu 5/2910:09 amIAD - SBA

2 stops14h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$169

Thu 5/291:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$176

Sat 6/145:30 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$185

Mon 9/14:40 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$204

Wed 5/218:20 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$207

Wed 5/2110:50 amBWI - SBA

2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$212

Mon 6/166:25 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$219

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

6:27 pm-7:36 am

1 stop10h 09m

$312

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

5:59 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/22

8:15 am-6:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$313

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

7:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/22

8:15 am-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$313

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/15

7:10 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/22

8:15 am-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$313

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

4:17 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

8:23 am-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$320

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

6:35 am-12:57 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

1:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$320

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$332

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

6:27 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

6:12 am-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$332

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

12:31 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

6:20 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$337

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/11

4:20 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:15 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$351

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 WAS to SBA?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the morning.

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 reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. 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

9,972 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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 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

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 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

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,408 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 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

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 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.?
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.
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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $313 and $320 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $156. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara for a low price.
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 Baltimore/Washington - Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$321	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$391	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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 May 1, 2025.