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$103+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

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Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$103
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$317
From Santa Barbara to District of Columbia
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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 September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/78:40 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:30 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:30 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 10/224:00 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/152:04 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/225:30 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/308:40 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/67:22 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/158:40 pmSBA - DCA
2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/227:00 amDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/236:27 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:03 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:50 amSBA - DCA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/124:50 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/106:27 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:30 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/166:27 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/207:22 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/78:40 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/128:50 amIAD - SBA
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/92:04 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:22 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/235:15 amSBA - DCA
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$339

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

10:12 am-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

$249

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

8:40 pm-7:02 am

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$249

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

12:39 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

$249

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

5:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$259

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

2:04 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$259

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

7:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$263

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-8:58 am

2 stops9h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$264

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

6:27 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$272

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

6:27 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$299

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

5:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

3:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$313

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

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 $292). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 6h 57m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest 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?

    $103 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $125, 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 $292). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$382Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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