Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara (WAS - SBA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$297	United 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is currently $297
Cheapest one-way flight	$149	United 1 stop 8 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is currently $149
Last-minute weekend getaway	$706	United 2 stops 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is currently $706
Cheapest business class flights	$1,136	United 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is currently $1,136

Fastest flight	6 hr 51 min	The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara takes 6 hr 51 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $290–550
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $375–610

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

United

from $297

Typical price: $325–630

1355 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SBA Every day
Southwest

from $409

Typical price: $370–710

1247 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SBA Every day
American

from $307

Typical price: $345–690

832 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SBA Every day
Delta

from $472

Typical price: $375–910

437 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $297

Typical price: $420–990

109 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $290 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $409, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $472, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara starts at $297 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $149 and departs on Wed, May 27.

6 hr 51 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,355 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara are:

Southwest offers 1,247 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
American offers 832 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 437 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 109 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $409, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $472, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.

There are 1355 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1247 Southwest connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 832 American connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 437 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 109 Alaska connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara at price $706 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.

There are 1355 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1247 Southwest connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 832 American connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 437 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 109 Alaska connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara start at $1,136 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara start at $297 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara starts at $706 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara at price $706 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.