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$79+ Cheap flights from Washington to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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SEA — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Washington to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Delta)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$106 or less
From Washington to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Washington to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/305:55 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Sat 10/45:50 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/10$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/45:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Mon 7/74:50 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/11$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1811:25 amPDX - SBA
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Mon 7/216:25 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Thu 7/176:25 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/14:04 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/57:30 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/65:05 amPDX - SBA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/131:01 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:55 amSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 7/77:30 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/175:35 pmPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/237:30 amSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/17:00 amGEG - SBA
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/47:30 pmSBA - GEG
1 stop4h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/11:37 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/82:00 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/235:10 pmGEG - SBA
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 8/54:50 pmSBA - GEG
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$210
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:32 pmPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/107:23 amSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$231

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 9/30

5:55 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/4

5:50 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$157

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/4

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/7

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$159

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Fri 7/18

11:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/21

6:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$177

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/10

9:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$195

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/1

4:04 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/5

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$197

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 8/6

5:05 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/13

1:01 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$200

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/4

7:55 am-10:32 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/7

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$201

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 9/17

5:35 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

7:30 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$206

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 7/1

1:37 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/8

2:00 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$209

SpokaneSanta Barbara

GEG - SBA

GEGSBA

Spokane

Fri 8/1

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/4

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$209

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of Washington 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 WA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from State of Washington to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from State of Washington to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USWA to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Washington. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How popular is this State of Washington to Santa Barbara flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $80 and $84, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from State of Washington, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (94%), Alaska Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara) can be booked for $159 on average our data indicates $253 when flying from State of Washington to Santa Barbara.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington 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 to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington 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 State of Washington to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of Washington 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 6 airlines flying from Washington to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$197Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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