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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 42m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is about 2387 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 $326 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $328 and $381 round-trip. American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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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?

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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 December 8, 2025.

Wed 12/314:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/55:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$420

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/85:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$430

Wed 12/244:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$433

Mon 12/225:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/2512:25 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$437

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1010:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$442

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$450

Wed 12/314:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:51 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$459

Wed 12/314:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1012:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$468

Sun 12/216:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/2512:25 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$470

Wed 12/244:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:06 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$474

Wed 12/314:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$476

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/96:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$477

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Tue 2/34:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$307

Wed 2/47:35 amBWI - SBA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Sat 2/75:35 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/5

$317

Sat 1/247:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 46mDelta

Sat 1/315:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops14h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$364

Tue 2/176:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/412:41 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$377

Thu 1/14:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$330

Thu 1/14:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$342

Tue 2/177:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 49mDelta

Wed 3/45:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops14h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$386

Thu 1/12:59 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$408

Thu 1/18:45 amIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:51 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$342

Wed 12/314:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/55:25 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$425

Sat 2/78:20 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1512:41 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$417

Sat 2/77:15 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 56mDelta

Sun 2/155:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops14h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$441

Thu 1/18:45 amIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:33 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$377

Sat 2/76:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/157:03 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$417

Thu 1/16:30 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:01 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$377

Sat 2/79:17 amBWI - SBA

2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1512:41 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$417

Thu 2/54:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$385

Mon 12/225:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/2512:25 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$437

Tue 3/34:11 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/410:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$407

Tue 3/38:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/42:20 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$407

Tue 3/34:09 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/46:23 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$407

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/85:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$430

Wed 12/314:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:51 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$430

Wed 12/244:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$433

Wed 12/314:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$442

Wed 12/314:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:51 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$442

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Data last updated December 8, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/314:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/55:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$420

Thu 1/14:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$330

Thu 1/14:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$342

Thu 1/16:30 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:20 amSBA - BWI

2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$347

Thu 1/17:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$351

Thu 1/16:30 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:01 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$377

Thu 1/17:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1010:02 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$390

Thu 1/15:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1010:02 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$403

Thu 1/16:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Wed 1/76:00 amSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$413

Sat 1/247:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 46mDelta

Sat 1/315:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops14h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$364

Sat 1/2412:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/315:00 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$377

Sat 1/246:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/316:00 amSBA - IAD

2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$382

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Wed 12/314:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$154

Thu 12/256:30 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$154

Thu 1/16:15 amBWI - SBA

2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$159

Wed 12/244:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$190

Wed 12/244:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$190

Wed 12/316:20 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$199

Wed 12/314:05 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$208

Mon 1/56:35 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/5

$210

Thu 12/256:20 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$220

Mon 1/57:00 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops29h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$222

Wed 12/246:10 amDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/5

$255

Wed 12/319:12 amIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$263

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$307 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$154 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$576

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/3

4:10 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

5:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$307

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/4

7:35 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

5:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

4:17 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$330

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

4:17 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$342

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

8:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

6:51 pm-5:32 am

1 stop7h 41m

$342

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

7:30 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

5:40 am-11:10 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$364

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

12:41 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$377

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

8:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

8:33 pm-6:47 am

1 stop7h 14m

$377

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

1:01 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$377

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

4:10 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

5:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$385

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 $68). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

4,254 reviews

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

4,254 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,089 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 42m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is about 2387 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 $326 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $328 and $381 round-trip. American Airlines is 27% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $68). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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$202	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$305	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$350	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$154+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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