$143 Cheap American Airlines flights Washington (DCA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

You can find affordable return American Airlines flights from $285 from DCA to SBA by filtering your results from "Price (lowest to highest)" on Expedia. Or search for options from $143 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Look for affordable American Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) one to three months ahead of your departure day. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. No matter the fare type and itinerary, the best day to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive day tends to be Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book their travel on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

Find American Airlines's earliest flights from DCA to SBA by using our "Morning" and "Early Morning" filters. Not only will you arrive sooner, early departures also experience 20% fewer cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.