Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BWI to SBA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWI and SBA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
153 € is the best price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Return flights start from 230 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BWI to SBA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BWI to SBA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights that take off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BWI? If you're catching an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Book a hotel close to SBA if you're on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport rental car and explore Santa Barbara and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Alamo and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara
The street address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..
From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santa Barbara in March.
The warmest month in Santa Barbara is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to SBA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santa Barbara. Around 137 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 306 kilometres south-east of Santa Barbara, San Diego is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
