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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 40m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $326 and $328 round-trip. Delta is 33% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $177. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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?

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.

$177+ Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $411 and $777 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $314 on United Airlines (Feb 7-Feb 15).

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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 October 14, 2025.

Sat 12/61:52 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Sat 12/135:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$353

Sat 12/67:05 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mDelta

Sat 12/1312:39 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$353

Wed 11/51:00 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$358

Mon 11/101:51 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$359

Sat 12/65:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/1310:08 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$363

Wed 11/57:43 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 13mAlaska Airlines

Wed 11/127:44 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop31h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$364

Sat 12/66:02 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/1310:08 amSBA - BWI

2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$364

Mon 12/223:15 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Thu 12/255:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$368

Mon 11/107:15 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 54mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 11mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$379

Thu 12/183:30 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 10/14

$383

Wed 11/196:04 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/224:32 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$391

Thu 11/206:04 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/236:49 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$405

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 October 14, 2025.

Sat 2/71:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Sun 2/158:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$319

Wed 11/57:43 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 13mAlaska Airlines

Wed 11/127:44 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop31h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$364

Sat 12/66:02 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/1310:08 amSBA - BWI

2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$364

Mon 12/223:15 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Thu 12/255:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$368

Sat 2/710:05 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/155:48 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$388

Sat 12/61:52 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Sat 12/138:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$353

Sat 2/76:14 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1512:41 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$376

Mon 1/54:50 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Fri 1/96:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$382

Sat 12/63:38 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Sat 12/1312:39 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$353

Tue 10/288:15 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/317:29 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$408

Thu 12/183:30 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 10/14

$383

Sat 2/76:17 amBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1512:41 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$388

Mon 11/1012:37 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 03mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 11mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$358

Sat 2/72:15 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Sun 2/1510:35 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/14

$384

Wed 11/57:05 amIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 06mDelta

Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$358

Mon 11/101:51 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$359

Tue 3/107:10 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Wed 3/118:25 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 10/11

$399

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 10/288:15 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/317:29 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$408

Tue 10/287:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Fri 10/318:35 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$422

Wed 11/51:00 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$358

Wed 11/57:43 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 13mAlaska Airlines

Wed 11/127:44 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop31h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$364

Thu 11/66:35 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/95:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$463

Mon 11/1012:37 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 03mDelta

Mon 11/1712:37 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$353

Mon 11/101:51 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$359

Wed 11/196:04 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/224:32 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$391

Thu 11/206:04 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/236:49 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$405

Thu 11/2012:36 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 04mDelta

Sun 11/2312:37 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$426

Fri 11/217:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Mon 12/14:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/12

$447

Fri 11/216:15 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 34mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/285:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$452

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 October 14, 2025.

Wed 11/510:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$177

Wed 11/127:10 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 47mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$177

Sat 11/156:02 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$180

Wed 11/512:42 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 17mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$182

Fri 12/124:50 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/12

$206

Fri 1/163:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$206

Fri 1/162:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$207

Sat 1/36:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 10/14

$210

Fri 12/126:57 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$211

Mon 1/195:30 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$211

Fri 1/1612:25 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops14h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$212

Fri 1/165:01 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop23h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$229

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/7

1:45 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

8:25 am-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$319

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

1:52 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

8:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$353

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

3:38 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

12:39 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$353

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

12:37 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/17

4:59 pm-9:10 am

2 stops13h 11m

$358

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

7:05 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

12:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$358

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

1:51 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/17

4:59 pm-5:58 am

1 stop9h 59m

$359

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

7:43 am-6:56 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

7:44 pm-6:23 am

1 stop31h 39m

$364

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

6:02 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

10:08 am-10:12 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$364

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/22

3:15 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/25

5:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$368

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

6:14 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

12:41 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$376

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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 90 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 $70). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

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

4,238 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

4,238 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,976 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,042 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 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 40m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $326 and $328 round-trip. Delta is 33% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $177. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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. Reagan-National - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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 $70). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$305	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$177+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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