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$184+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Virginia

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RIC
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Virginia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/315:00 amSBA - DCA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:17 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:10 amSBA - IAD
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:00 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/311:20 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:38 amRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3110:13 amSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:30 amDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$527
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/315:50 amSBA - DCA
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Sun 1/49:15 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$627
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/315:50 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:45 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/222:08 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:24 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$770
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/225:06 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop28h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/105:10 pmIAD - SBA
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$772
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/256:12 amSBA - RIC
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/93:41 pmRIC - SBA
1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$783
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/315:00 amSBA - RDU
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/310:45 amRDU - SBA
3 stops15h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$785
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/225:06 pmSBA - DCA
2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$872
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/255:50 amSBA - RIC
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Fri 1/96:05 amRIC - SBA
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$872

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Virginia

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$597
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Virginia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

7:04 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$284

Santa BarbaraBlountville

SBA - TRI

SBATRI

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

10:02 am-11:22 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Thu 1/22

12:07 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$319

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

7:05 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$339

Santa BarbaraRichmond

SBA - RIC

SBARIC

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

1:06 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

7:26 pm-11:46 am

2 stops19h 20m

$352

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

4:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$399

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

1:02 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$399

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

10:45 am-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

10:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$412

Santa BarbaraRichmond

SBA - RIC

SBARIC

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

12:59 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

2:46 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$412

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:38 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop28h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

5:06 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$414

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

2:06 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$417

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Deals found on 12/21

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia (average of $144). Flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 SBA to VA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Virginia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia. 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 Virginia. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Virginia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Virginia. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    For as low as $399, Alaska Airlines can have you in Virginia from Santa Barbara in 8h 05m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Virginia is about 2369 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Richmond Byrd Intl when deciding on the best route from Santa Barbara to Virginia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Virginia 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 Santa Barbara to Virginia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Virginia (average of $144). Flying from Santa Barbara to Virginia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 Santa Barbara to Virginia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Virginia. 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$299Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$359Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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