Flights from Washington to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 9h 51m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $314
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,363 mi (3,803 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
9h 51m
with the connection
Washington to Los Angeles
flight 5h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $369
Via Denver
9h 53m
with the connection
Via Phoenix
9h 57m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $732
Via Chicago
10h 12m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
10h 25m
with the connection
Washington to San Francisco
flight 6h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $314
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Washington to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Washington to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 55m
from $97
Washington to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 45m
from $126
Washington to Monterey
Monterey: 194 mi (313 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 8h 17m
from $285
Washington to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 6h 10m
from $164
Washington to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 25m
from $108
Washington to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 7h 45m
from $235
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Washington
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 204 mi (328 km) from Washington, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 594 mi (956 km) from Washington, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,489 mi (2,396 km) from Washington, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,978 mi (3,183 km) from Washington, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 2,294 mi (3,692 km) from Washington, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 2,435 mi (3,919 km) from Washington, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Washington to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 5h 55m to the connection, 56m after it, about 9h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Washington to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $314. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Washington and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (9h 51m total), Denver (9h 53m total), Phoenix (9h 57m total), Chicago (10h 12m total) and San Francisco (10h 25m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Washington?
2,363 mi (3,803 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.