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$159+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SBA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop14h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/257:07 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/126:59 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:02 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:47 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop23h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/196:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:14 pm
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/215:45 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops15h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/127:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops14h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:02 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/87:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 4/211:02 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1212:27 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 23m
Delta
Tue 5/195:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops10h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:12 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Tue 4/215:45 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/86:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 4/219:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/98:25 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 5/132:20 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/59:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:15 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops13h 35m
Delta
Tue 5/194:45 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops13h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$347

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 March 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Expedia)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$554
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT 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 March 10, 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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

6:47 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$340

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

4:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

5:30 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$389

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

8:59 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$413

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

7:16 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/4

2:53 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$413

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

12:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$417
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/8

4:11 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

12:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$420

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

12:40 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

12:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$422

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

5:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

5:00 am-7:28 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$422

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

5:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$428

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 $188). 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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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 March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.1
Good
11,419 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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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 12h 40m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is about 2347 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 36% 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 $188). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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