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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $286. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $328 round trip. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings 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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Find a great deal and save up to 93% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $402.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport average $360. You can even find prices in September for less than $360, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $109. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to SBA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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.

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.

$149+ Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from	$297 (Delta)
One-way from	$149 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$427

From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Search Deals

One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Search Deals

Find 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 August 18, 2025.

Tue 9/1612:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 28mDelta

Tue 9/2312:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$297

Thu 11/64:10 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/116:50 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$305

Tue 9/1611:47 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/236:05 amSBA - IAD

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$307

Sun 8/313:26 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Tue 9/98:13 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$312

Fri 9/128:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/146:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$322

Mon 9/86:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/1212:22 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$327

Sat 10/116:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Sat 10/188:35 amSBA - IAD

2 stops11h 26mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$332

Sat 11/11:00 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 44mDelta

Sat 11/85:59 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops12h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$337

Thu 11/61:58 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/1110:08 amSBA - IAD

2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$350

Best flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Tue 9/1612:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 28mDelta

Tue 9/2312:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$297

Thu 11/64:10 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/116:50 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$305

Tue 9/1611:47 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/236:05 amSBA - IAD

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$307

Wed 10/86:30 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/128:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$312

Sun 8/313:26 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Tue 9/98:13 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$312

Mon 9/86:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/1212:22 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$327

Sat 10/118:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/176:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$322

Sat 10/116:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Sat 10/188:35 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$327

Fri 9/128:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/146:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$322

Thu 10/236:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/276:50 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$327

Last-minute flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 8/313:26 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Tue 9/98:13 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$312

Fri 9/56:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/1012:22 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$412

Mon 9/86:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/1212:22 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$327

Fri 9/128:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/146:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$322

Tue 9/1612:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 28mDelta

Tue 9/2312:40 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$297

Tue 9/1611:47 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/236:05 amSBA - IAD

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$307

Thu 9/188:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/216:25 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$357

One-way flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Wed 10/112:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 28mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$149

Sat 10/46:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$164

Sun 10/266:11 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$199

Wed 10/111:47 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$204

Wed 10/110:45 amIAD - SBA

3 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$209

Mon 10/276:39 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$214

Sat 10/412:50 pmIAD - SBA

3 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$224

Tue 12/235:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$259

Tue 9/23:26 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$264

Tue 9/27:44 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$269

Sun 10/2610:10 pmIAD - SBA

2 stops16h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$276

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

12:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

12:40 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$297

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

4:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

6:50 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

$305

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

11:47 am-6:39 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

6:05 am-6:51 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

8:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

$312

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/31

3:26 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

8:13 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$312

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

8:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

6:27 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 55m

$322

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

8:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:25 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 57m

$322

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

6:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/12

12:22 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

6:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-7:26 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$327

Washington, D.C.Santa Barbara

IAD - SBA

IADSBA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

6:50 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

$327

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/16

Showing 1-10 of 16 results

Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

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

8,925 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

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

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?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 09m. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $286. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $328 round trip. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara for 47% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

See more FAQs

Buellton

Santa Ynez

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 2 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$149+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 August 18, 2025.

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 August 18, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near Santa Barbara?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 2 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 August 18, 2025.