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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $320. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santa Barbara.$320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Santa Barbara.$363 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Santa Barbara.$363 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Santa Barbara.$455 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Santa Barbara.$455 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Santa Barbara.$461 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.
Santa Barbara.$462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Santa Barbara.$508 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Santa Barbara.$519 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.
Santa Barbara.$575 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $575, select.
Santa Barbara.$581 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $581, select.
Santa Barbara.$617 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Santa Barbara.$623 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
Santa Barbara.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun, returning Sun, 27 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $320
Oct
from $461
Nov
from $363
Dec
from $575
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Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$320
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal is $320. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal. But we found flights with one stop from $320.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara Municipal is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Santa Barbara is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Washington DC. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located in Santa Barbara.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to SBA.

  • With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • 71% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Santa Barbara. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • $189 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. A return flight starts at $320. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to SBA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.

  • Cheap Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to SBA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.

  • Find a cheap flight from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Santa Barbara based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Washington DC to SBA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Santa Barbara, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Santa Barbara

Explore more of the United States

  • Santa Barbara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres east of Santa Barbara, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres north of Santa Barbara. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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