Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $114

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DCA — SBA
Jun 18 — Jun 251

Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 June 13, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$189
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 40% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara at least 31 days early can save you up to 85% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara for as little as $363 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $596 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $347. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $106. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Cheap Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 7/175:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$326
Wed 7/1712:35 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$331
Mon 7/155:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Thu 7/187:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/13$336
Mon 7/154:01 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Thu 7/187:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/13$341
Sat 7/1310:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Sat 7/276:00 amSBA - DCA
2 stops13h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/12$362
Sat 7/132:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Sat 7/276:00 amSBA - DCA
2 stops13h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/12$383
Sat 7/132:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Sat 7/277:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$408
Fri 7/124:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Fri 7/197:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$416
Fri 7/1210:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Fri 7/197:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$421

Reagan-National to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Reagan-National and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 9/77:00 amDCA - SBA
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/146:23 amSBA - DCA
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$218
Sat 9/710:19 amDCA - SBA
2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
Sat 9/711:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/149:45 amSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$228
Thu 9/1911:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/112:34 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$253
Thu 9/1911:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/19:45 amSBA - DCA
2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$258
Fri 9/2711:30 amDCA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:23 amSBA - DCA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298
Wed 7/175:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$326
Wed 7/1712:35 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Tue 7/237:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$331
Mon 7/155:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Thu 7/187:35 amSBA - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/13$336

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Reagan-National

Search for one-way flight options from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Those needing a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara can use the search form above.
Wed 10/211:00 amDCA - SBA
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$114
Fri 8/95:30 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$139
Wed 10/21:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/12$158
Fri 8/910:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$164
Sat 7/1310:05 amDCA - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$168
Sat 7/132:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/12$189
Sun 7/283:19 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$353
Sun 7/286:00 amDCA - SBA
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$358
Wed 7/248:00 amDCA - SBA
1 stop12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$421

Find flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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$218 - $680

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 48m

$218

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

2 stops12h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

1 stop7h 43m

$223

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/7

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/14

2 stops10h 15m

$228

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/19

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/1

1 stop9h 22m

$253

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/19

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/1

2 stops11h 05m

$258

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/17

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/23

1 stop10h 05m

$326

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/17

2 stops14h 08m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/23

1 stop10h 05m

$331

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/13

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/15

2 stops11h 31m

$470

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSanta Barbara

DCA - SBA

DCASBA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/3

1 stop12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/6

2 stops47h 13m

$680

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 13, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $218, but on average you can expect to pay $367.

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

    Currently priced at $218, American Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $326 and $470, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($114), Delta ($158), and Alaska Airlines ($421).

  • What does DCA to SBA mean?

    DCA stands for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, while SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Reagan-National to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$420Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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