Cheap flights from IAD to SBA (Washington Dulles Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to SBA starting at $163 One Way, $317 Round Trip

Prices starting at $317 for return flights and $163 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$255 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$291 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
Great hotel. We spend a lot of time in Goleta and this is now my favorite go to property. Already booked for next stay. I stayed in a one bedroom suite and a great room if you have someone who snores. They slept on pull out couch. Windows are sound proof. Quiet location. Walking distance to Deans ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$205 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was great. Took my dog and he had a great time too.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$93 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,214 reviews)
If you are just looking for a bed and a bathroom this is a good place to stay. I would book early so you don’t pay more than $100.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$645 nightly
The price is $726 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$726 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
no beach chairs or umbrellas

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$205 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was great. Took my dog and he had a great time too.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$182 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The pool area and breakfast area were fine. The issue was getting are reservation changed without our knowledge. Upon arriving we were told we were "upgraded" to a King suite. What a joke! The room was large and awkward. The bed was a full size murphy bed. It was not even a queen size. We booked ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$182 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The pool area and breakfast area were fine. The issue was getting are reservation changed without our knowledge. Upon arriving we were told we were "upgraded" to a King suite. What a joke! The room was large and awkward. The bed was a full size murphy bed. It was not even a queen size. We booked ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$255 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$291 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
Great hotel. We spend a lot of time in Goleta and this is now my favorite go to property. Already booked for next stay. I stayed in a one bedroom suite and a great room if you have someone who snores. They slept on pull out couch. Windows are sound proof. Quiet location. Walking distance to Deans ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$182 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The pool area and breakfast area were fine. The issue was getting are reservation changed without our knowledge. Upon arriving we were told we were "upgraded" to a King suite. What a joke! The room was large and awkward. The bed was a full size murphy bed. It was not even a queen size. We booked ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$93 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,214 reviews)
If you are just looking for a bed and a bathroom this is a good place to stay. I would book early so you don’t pay more than $100.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$205 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was great. Took my dog and he had a great time too.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$182 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The pool area and breakfast area were fine. The issue was getting are reservation changed without our knowledge. Upon arriving we were told we were "upgraded" to a King suite. What a joke! The room was large and awkward. The bed was a full size murphy bed. It was not even a queen size. We booked ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$205 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was great. Took my dog and he had a great time too.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$645 nightly
The price is $726 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$726 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
no beach chairs or umbrellas

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAD to SBA Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from IAD to SBA?
Flying from Dulles Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Airport means you're going to have to swap planes. But hey — it's not all bad. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines offer flights with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Grab the opportunity to kick back and unwind on your way from Washington to Santa Barbara. The quickest flight time from Dulles Intl. Airport to SBA is 7 hours and 12 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a drink or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
On average, it takes 7 hours and 18 minutes to jet from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Santa Barbara Airport. Get through this medium-haul journey by watching some films or listening to audiobooks. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some rest.
What airlines have the most flights from IAD to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between Washington and Santa Barbara. However, you will find flights with one or more stops. Look on the bright side — use the break to stretch your legs or grab a decent coffee!

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