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Cheapest round-trip
$313
Typical prices: $374-$595
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/25Sat 9/29
BWI - SBA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$163
Typical prices: $197-$394
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/25
BWI - SBA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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IAD - SBA
Cheapest • 2% average savings
DCA - SBA
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August
Cheapest • 9% price drop
June
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Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $396 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (WAS-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 2:47 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-SBA Santa Barbara
22h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:30 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BWI Baltimore/Washington
21h 30m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$313Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:35 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$327American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:03 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 10:54 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:03 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 10:54 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 8:45 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 4:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$327Southwest
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 11:43 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
$327Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$327American Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 2:47 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
22h 00m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 5:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 28m1 stop San Diego
$327Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:35 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$327American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 9:10 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BWI Baltimore/Washington
8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$357Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara start at $313. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $374 to $595. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $313 on Alaska Airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara routes. They average around $457 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara at $416 round-trip.
  • March ($619) and June ($514) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$163
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    On the Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $420 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $581: a $161 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,369 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $313 to $3,072. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 40m, compared with 7h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C. (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara range from $374 to $595, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $374 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $420 - about $161 less than Sunday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara trip for August. Fares historically average $416 round-trip in that month - typically $203 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Barbara (SBA)