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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $296 and $297 round-trip. United Airlines is 34% 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 $149. 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 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 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 American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 75% 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 $402, or $608 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 $120.

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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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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mié. 9/177:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

sáb. 9/205:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$293

mié. 8/208:50 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/246:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$293

lun. 8/257:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines

mié. 9/37:29 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

lun. 9/154:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

mié. 9/175:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$297

sáb. 8/236:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

mié. 8/2712:14 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$298

lun. 6/306:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

vie. 7/412:11 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$299

sáb. 8/233:26 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops10h 09mDelta

mié. 8/2712:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$303

lun. 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

vie. 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

sáb. 8/237:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines

mié. 8/2712:14 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$306

vie. 11/75:05 amIAD - SBA

1 stop12h 55mSouthwest

mié. 11/125:50 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$309

sáb. 8/232:30 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

mié. 8/275:40 amSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$311

vie. 8/17:00 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/56:45 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$362

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mié. 9/177:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

sáb. 9/205:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$293

lun. 8/257:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines

mié. 9/37:29 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

lun. 9/154:55 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

mié. 9/175:40 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$297

sáb. 8/236:45 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

mié. 8/2712:14 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$298

sáb. 8/233:26 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops10h 09mDelta

mié. 8/2712:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$303

mié. 8/208:50 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/246:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$293

lun. 6/306:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

vie. 7/412:11 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$299

lun. 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

vie. 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

vie. 11/75:05 amIAD - SBA

1 stop12h 55mSouthwest

mié. 11/125:50 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$309

sáb. 8/237:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines

mié. 8/2712:14 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$306

sáb. 8/232:30 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

mié. 8/275:40 amSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$311

vie. 8/17:00 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/56:45 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$362

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vie. 6/205:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 12mDelta

jue. 6/268:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$687

vie. 6/206:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

vie. 6/2712:11 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$687

vie. 6/2010:30 amDCA - SBA

2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/294:54 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops14h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$716

vie. 6/209:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop12h 40mAlaska Airlines

dom. 6/297:30 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$760

vie. 6/205:30 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

dom. 6/297:05 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$761

sáb. 6/216:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop12h 57mUnited Airlines

lun. 6/234:55 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$775

sáb. 6/212:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 15mDelta

lun. 6/234:55 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$852

sáb. 6/216:53 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 19mDelta

lun. 6/234:55 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 52mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$852

dom. 6/226:20 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

sáb. 6/284:05 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$687

lun. 6/306:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

vie. 7/412:11 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$299

lun. 6/306:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

vie. 7/48:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$304

lun. 6/307:35 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 25mDelta

vie. 7/48:15 amSBA - IAD

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$334

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mar. 9/27:29 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$149

mar. 9/23:26 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$149

jue. 8/144:20 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$149

lun. 9/16:27 amIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$150

mar. 9/211:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 08mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$154

mié. 8/66:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop15h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$155

lun. 9/17:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$186

sáb. 7/121:33 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$200

jue. 11/62:51 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$204

jue. 8/1412:50 pmIAD - SBA

3 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$209

sáb. 7/126:05 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$214

mié. 8/65:45 amIAD - SBA

2 stops18h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$224

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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 9/17

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 9/20

5:30 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$293

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 8/20

8:50 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Barbara

dom. 8/24

6:25 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 57m

$293

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/25

7:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Santa Barbara

mié. 9/3

7:29 pm-7:32 am

1 stop9h 03m

$296

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 9/15

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

mié. 9/17

5:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$297

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 8/23

6:45 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/27

12:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$298

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

6:27 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

vie. 7/4

12:11 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$299

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/23

3:26 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/27

12:40 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$303

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/30

6:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Barbara

vie. 7/4

8:15 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$304

BaltimoreSanta Barbara

BWI - SBA

BWISBA

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 8/23

7:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/27

12:14 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$306

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 11/7

5:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/12

5:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$309

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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 $475). 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

10,000 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

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 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

4,287 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 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

7,946 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 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

8,790 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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.
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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $296 and $297 round-trip. United Airlines is 34% 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 $149. 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. 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?
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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 $475). 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$523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$307	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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