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Flights from Washington to Santa Barbara
There are no direct flights from Washington to Santa Barbara. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Chicago, about 6h 51m door to door (152 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 51m
Washington to Santa Barbara at a glance
Fastest journey6h 51mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Washington to Santa Barbara
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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WAS Phoenix (PHX) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri07:30 WAS09:03 PHX0h 57m connection10:00 PHX11:21 SBAAmerican Airlines
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WAS Chicago (ORD) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon08:30 WAS09:31 ORD0h 59m connection10:30 ORD12:47 SBAUnited Airlines
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WAS Dallas (DFW) SBA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:00 WAS08:53 DFW1h 22m connection10:15 DFW11:19 SBAAmerican Airlines
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WAS Denver (DEN) SBA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon08:15 WAS09:49 DEN1h 41m connection11:30 DEN12:53 SBAUnited Airlines
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WAS San Francisco (SFO) SBA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon06:45 WAS09:15 SFO1h 30m connection10:45 SFO11:48 SBAUnited Airlines
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WAS San Diego (SAN) SBA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Sat09:00 WAS11:01 SAN3h 59m connection15:00 SAN15:47 SBAUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,803 km2,362 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSanta Barbara vs Washington
- Currency in Santa Barbara
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → SBA
Flights from Washington to Santa Barbara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Santa Barbara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Chicago and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Washington to Santa Barbara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,803 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Santa Barbara?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Santa Barbara?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
What is the time difference between Washington and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Washington.
