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$129+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2812:38 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 3/24:59 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2812:38 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:55 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 3/175:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:40 am
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 3/94:11 pm
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:23 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 3/97:32 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:55 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2712:38 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:55 pm
SBA
-
DCA
2 stops11h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 3/92:16 pm
DCA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:47 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop30h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2812:38 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/16:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:55 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 4/16:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/276:55 pm
SBA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 3/316:30 am
DCA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$349

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

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Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

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February

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

2:38 pm-5:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

7:05 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$305

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

6:55 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$310

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

4:40 pm-8:48 am

2 stops13h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$310

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

10:40 am-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

4:11 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$323

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:23 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

7:32 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 07m

$323

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

12:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$323

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-9:19 am

2 stops11h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

$328

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

12:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops9h 57m

$330

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

6:47 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop30h 53m

$333

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

12:38 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$343

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia (average of $93). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in 7h 59m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia is about 2369 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia one-way?

    $135 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $144 and $146, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia (average of $93). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$324Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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