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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 30m. 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 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 $327 and $347 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska 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.

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 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 61 days in advance to save up to 94% 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 61 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 $402, or $521 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 $359 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $104.

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.

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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 $450 and $540 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $249 on American Airlines (Nov 1-Nov 4).

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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 September 11, 2025.

Sat 11/16:35 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/412:28 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Sat 10/45:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/75:15 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Thu 12/44:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Tue 12/95:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$253

Sat 11/16:11 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/49:50 amSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$254

Wed 10/18:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/26:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$258

Wed 10/17:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/158:40 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$264

Wed 10/18:32 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/25:00 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$268

Mon 10/206:50 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Tue 10/283:30 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$272

Wed 10/810:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/112:04 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$277

Thu 10/25:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/35:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$285

Thu 10/27:22 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/36:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$285

Mon 10/204:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Tue 10/285:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$286

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Wed 10/15:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$249

Sat 11/16:35 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/412:28 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$249

Thu 12/44:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Tue 12/95:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$253

Wed 10/112:23 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Sat 10/115:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$302

Sat 10/45:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/75:15 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Wed 2/186:32 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/412:41 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Mon 10/206:50 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Tue 10/283:30 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$272

Wed 10/18:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/26:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$258

Sat 11/16:11 amIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/49:50 amSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$259

Sat 11/13:33 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Tue 11/412:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$306

Mon 10/204:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Tue 10/285:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$286

Tue 10/77:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/148:40 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$264

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Wed 10/15:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$249

Wed 10/18:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/26:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$258

Wed 10/17:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/158:40 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$264

Wed 10/18:32 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/25:00 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$268

Wed 10/16:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/55:00 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$292

Thu 10/25:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/35:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$285

Thu 10/27:22 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/36:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$285

Sat 10/45:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/75:15 amSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Sat 10/47:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/78:40 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$254

Wed 10/810:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/112:04 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$277

Mon 10/206:50 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Tue 10/283:30 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$272

Mon 10/204:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Tue 10/285:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$286

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 September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/17:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$125

Wed 10/110:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$125

Wed 10/111:59 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$130

Wed 10/112:35 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$144

Fri 10/246:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$152

Fri 10/241:50 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 18mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$152

Wed 10/156:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop15h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$173

Wed 10/157:51 amBWI - SBA

1 stop13h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$175

Fri 10/241:45 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$177

Wed 10/155:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$189

Sun 10/265:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$204

Sun 10/266:11 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$204

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

8:25 am-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$249

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

6:35 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

12:28 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$249

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

5:30 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:15 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$249

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

6:32 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

12:41 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$249

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

4:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/9

5:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$253

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

8:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

6:27 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 55m

$258

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

6:11 am-3:34 pm

2 stops12h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

9:50 am-11:07 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$259

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-8:58 am

2 stops9h 18m

$264

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/1

8:32 am-1:07 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

5:00 pm-5:50 am

2 stops9h 50m

$268

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

6:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

3:30 pm-5:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

$272

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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 $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

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Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 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

4,248 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 30m. 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 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 $327 and $347 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska 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 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?
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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?
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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 $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$307	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$347	Average$529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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