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$159 Find cheap flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara

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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara (DCA-SBA)

 
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7:00 am - 11:41 amDCA-SBA
7h 41m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:59 pmSBA-DCA
9h 59m1 stop
$322American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
11:50 am - 7:20 pmDCA-SBA
10h 30m2 stops
6:00 am - 4:26 pmSBA-DCA
7h 26m1 stop
$326American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
7:00 am - 12:33 pmDCA-SBA
8h 33m1 stop
6:49 pm - 7:03 amSBA-DCA
9h 14m1 stop
$332American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 16
6:10 am - 12:14 pmDCA-SBA
9h 04m2 stops
7:25 am - 11:25 pmSBA-DCA
13h 00m2 stops
$336Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
11:30 am - 6:21 pmDCA-SBA
9h 51m2 stops
6:49 pm - 7:03 amSBA-DCA
9h 14m1 stop
$337American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 16
12:35 pm - 11:43 pmDCA-SBA
14h 08m2 stops
7:35 am - 10:30 pmSBA-DCA
11h 55m2 stops
$382Delta
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 16
4:01 pm - 11:43 pmDCA-SBA
10h 42m2 stops
7:35 am - 7:30 pmSBA-DCA
8h 55m1 stop
$413Delta
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Wed, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 23
10:30 am - 11:59 pmDCA-SBA
16h 29m3 stops
5:15 am - 9:06 pmSBA-DCA
12h 51m2 stops
$451United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
12:00 pm - 11:59 pmDCA-SBA
14h 59m3 stops
6:00 am - 9:06 pmSBA-DCA
12h 06m2 stops
$493United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 1
2:59 pm - 11:31 pmDCA-SBA
11h 32m2 stops
6:24 pm - 9:07 amSBA-DCA
11h 43m2 stops
$527United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8
7:00 am - 11:41 amDCA-SBA
7h 41m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2
11:50 am - 7:20 pmDCA-SBA
10h 30m2 stops
$163American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2
4:01 pm - 11:43 pmDCA-SBA
10h 42m2 stops
$164Delta
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Wed, Jul 31
4:01 pm - 11:43 pmDCA-SBA
10h 42m2 stops
$254Delta
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Sun, Jul 14
1:55 pm - 9:00 pmDCA-SBA
10h 05m1 stop
$289Delta
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Fri, Jul 19
10:09 am - 9:19 pmDCA-SBA
14h 10m2 stops
$294Delta
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Sun, Jun 30
3:23 pm - 8:59 pmDCA-SBA
8h 36m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20
7:35 pm - 10:16 amDCA-SBA
17h 41m2 stops
$353United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
6:30 am - 9:18 pmDCA-SBA
17h 48m2 stops
$370United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4
7:18 am - 12:42 pmDCA-SBA
8h 24m1 stop
$371American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4
6:35 am - 11:52 amDCA-SBA
8h 17m1 stop
12:15 pm - 11:00 pmSBA-DCA
7h 45m1 stop
$812American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
12:27 pm - 6:39 pmDCA-SBA
9h 12m2 stops
5:10 am - 4:49 pmSBA-DCA
8h 39m1 stop
$816American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
7:18 am - 12:42 pmDCA-SBA
8h 24m1 stop
6:39 pm - 7:03 amSBA-DCA
9h 24m1 stop
$904American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
3:34 pm - 9:56 pmDCA-SBA
9h 22m2 stops
12:15 pm - 11:00 pmSBA-DCA
7h 45m1 stop
$908American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
3:34 pm - 9:56 pmDCA-SBA
9h 22m2 stops
6:25 am - 7:30 pmSBA-DCA
10h 05m2 stops
$913American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
10:20 am - 8:41 pmDCA-SBA
13h 21m2 stops
5:10 am - 7:15 pmSBA-DCA
11h 05m2 stops
$924American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
6:05 pm - 11:54 pmDCA-SBA
8h 49m1 stop
5:15 am - 3:06 pmSBA-DCA
6h 51m1 stop
$962United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
4:40 pm - 11:54 pmDCA-SBA
10h 14m2 stops
5:15 am - 3:06 pmSBA-DCA
6h 51m1 stop
$967United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
8:25 am - 3:44 pmDCA-SBA
10h 19m2 stops
6:12 am - 6:26 pmSBA-DCA
9h 14m2 stops
$973American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Reagan Washington National Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara is February, where tickets cost $407 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets is $750 and $610 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Santa Barbara from Reagan Washington National Airport were found on American Airlines ($159) and Delta ($164), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($322) and Delta ($336).

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January

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April

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$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National 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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FAQs for booking Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Barbara was $159 for a one-way ticket and $322 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Reagan Washington National Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On your way to Santa Barbara, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You’ll be landing at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $636 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $676 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Reagan Washington National Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Reagan Washington National Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 10777 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2024IAD - DEN
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We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Serving a coffr Or a Drink would have been nice.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

Wasn’t very crowded. Seamless processes. No issues traveling with two little kids.

My interaction with the flight attendent Eve was horrible. I was seated in 3F and was blown away watching her repeatedly skip me as she took other customer orders for lunch...she took the customer next to me but skipped me, then took everyone's order around me (in front of and behind me) . After she had taken every customer's orders to include those behind me, she came to me and said we are out of everything except one last item. I was mortified, in that, I am a 1k flyer, had pre-ordered AND as an African American could only assume why she repeatedly skipped me...mortified. no words

The Flight was good, pilot seemed very skillful. My wheel chair sister who could barely walk was allotted the second last seat in the aircraft, with great difficulty she managed to reach on her seat, as she required attendance we were given separate seat, even on request no one cared, so much so there were single passengers who were given twin seats. May not be taken as complaint but a reminder to the checkin staff to keep in mind in future the allottment of wheel chair passengers seats.

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

Delayed abs delayed Gate crew giving poor info - we are definitely leaving at —- Ultimately to cancel flight after 4+ hours of delays Just cancel it earlier

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Everything was on time; the flight attendants and the gate personnel were very pleasant and helpful.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Awful! The flight was delayed and we sat on the plane in DCA for an hour because fuel was out in the wrong part of the plane and would not be accessible during flight. So the plane had to be refueled in correct tank. They also allowed someone to get off of the plane. This delayed my six hour flight by an hour and made me miss my connecting flight. I ran to new gate and American Airlines agents new about the delay and even knew that I was trying to make the connection. They knew thru communication with my friend while in flight that I was in the airport and running to the new gate and they still closed the gate and refused to let me on the new flight despite plane still being at the gate. It was horrible and I had to be rebooked on a flight for 24 hours later. This has been a nightmare and if American Airlines can cause customers to be delayed and then have zero empathy as having an on time flight was more important to them than helping a customer who was delayed by no fault of her own, then it's seems that it's not a company that I want to continue to give my loyalty to. I'm so disgusted.

Help was available but timing was bad in my case

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/2Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 41mDCA-SBA
$159
10/2Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 30mDCA-SBA
$163
7/31Wed
2 stopsDelta
10h 42mDCA-SBA
$164
7/14Sun
2 stopsDelta
10h 42mDCA-SBA
$254
7/19Fri
1 stopDelta
10h 05mDCA-SBA
$289
6/30Sun
2 stopsDelta
14h 10mDCA-SBA
$294
7/20Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 36mDCA-SBA
$299
8/2Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 41mDCA-SBA
$353
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 48mDCA-SBA
$370
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 24mDCA-SBA
$371

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Last minute flights from Reagan-National to Santa Barbara

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 17mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 45mSBA-DCA
$812
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 12mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 39mSBA-DCA
$816
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 24mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 24mSBA-DCA
$904
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 22mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 45mSBA-DCA
$908
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 22mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 05mSBA-DCA
$913
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 21mDCA-SBA
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 05mSBA-DCA
$924
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 49mDCA-SBA
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 51mSBA-DCA
$962
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 14mDCA-SBA
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 51mSBA-DCA
$967
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 19mDCA-SBA
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 14mSBA-DCA
$973

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Reagan Washington National Airport - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

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Santa Barbara - Reagan Washington National Airport

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