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$144+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SBA
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

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 May 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/278:24 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 9/167:29 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/226:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 5/246:18 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1212:23 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 53m
Delta
Wed 8/195:44 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops13h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:29 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/26:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 5/245:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 5/309:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops11h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2410:19 am
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops14h 31m
Delta
Sat 5/305:50 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops11h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 8/136:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1812:33 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops13h 07m
Delta
Tue 8/185:44 am
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 8/1310:16 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops15h 00m
Delta
Tue 8/185:44 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops11h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sat 7/186:01 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 7/227:15 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Tue 6/96:30 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 6/302:00 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$319

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 May 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$466
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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 May 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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Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

7:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$297

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

5:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/4

2:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

7:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/7

3:22 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$326

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/14

1:00 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

12:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$349

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/18

7:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$355

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

7:53 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/22

2:28 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$355

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

7:49 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$372

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/3

7:37 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

7:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$379

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/14

5:30 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

5:44 am-7:34 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$393

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/5

12:23 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

4:52 pm-9:10 am

2 stops13h 18m

$398

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $169). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 May 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
4,304 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,455 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,694 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 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 13m. 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. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $307. American Airlines is 38% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (average of $169). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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