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$159+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SBA
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/182:36 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/186:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 3/254:41 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops13h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/2412:14 pm
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Tue 3/314:50 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops13h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/245:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3112:38 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/299:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/52:53 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops30h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/17$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/227:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop14h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/292:53 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/76:30 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 4/132:16 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/77:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 4/137:13 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops11h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 4/26:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 4/81:02 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$361

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

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February

Average price

$354
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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

Wed 4/22

4:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

2:16 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 09m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

1:02 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

2:36 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

2:16 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 09m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/18

5:55 pm-12:36 am

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

2:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

$317

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

4:41 pm-8:48 am

2 stops13h 07m

$322

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

12:14 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

4:50 pm-9:10 am

2 stops13h 20m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

7:10 am-6:19 pm

1 stop14h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

2:53 pm-5:50 am

2 stops11h 57m

$345

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

7:27 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

6:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$350

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops15h 09m

$353

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

5:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$363

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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. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $140). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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.

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 February 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara. 2 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 02m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is about 2347 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $307. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $381 round trip. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $140). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 2 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$381Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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