What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Delta ($146), American Airlines ($163), and United Airlines ($213).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

For a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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$284+ Flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $443 and $749 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $375 on Alaska Airlines (Jan 27-Jan 28).

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National
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Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/34:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$733

Sat 12/205:06 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:00 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$744

Mon 12/228:09 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Sat 1/34:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$768

Mon 12/225:06 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops15h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/34:17 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$789

Sat 12/206:52 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/37:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$899

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Tue 1/272:45 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop22h 24mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/285:09 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop29h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$376

Fri 5/112:15 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/66:30 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$447

Fri 3/65:20 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Mon 3/94:35 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$447

Mon 5/47:48 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/910:20 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$452

Fri 3/62:38 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops27h 24mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/96:59 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops21h 48mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$444

Fri 1/96:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Tue 1/134:05 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$448

Fri 5/15:20 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Wed 5/63:30 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/12

$452

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Sat 12/205:06 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops12h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:00 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$744

Mon 12/228:09 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Sat 1/34:00 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$768

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 amDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$738

Fri 1/96:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Tue 1/134:05 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$448

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/134:11 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$477

Tue 1/277:20 amSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 39mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops14h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$375

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National
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Sun 12/286:54 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$284

Mon 12/295:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$289

Sun 12/285:15 amSBA - DCA

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$349

Sun 12/287:30 amSBA - DCA

3 stops11h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$2,393

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Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$375 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$284 (American Airlines)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$455

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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

2:45 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop22h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

5:09 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$376

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

2:38 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

6:59 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$444

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$447

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

5:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

4:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

$447

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/13

4:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$448

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/4

7:48 pm-8:41 am

2 stops9h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

10:20 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$452

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

5:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

3:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$452

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

6:54 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 06m

$284

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

5:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$289

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

5:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$349

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $135). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 DCA?

When flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. 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

8,008 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

11,052 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?
For a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Departing from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport will take you 7h 28m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 2369 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $325. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $326, and Delta, from $364. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Delta ($146), American Airlines ($163), and United Airlines ($213).
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $135). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$325	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$326	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
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