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 American Airlines ($164), Delta ($367), and United Airlines ($430).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Santa Barbara. Prices for August average $356 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $131. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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?

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Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $390 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $577.

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Average price	$528

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Wed 5/215:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/245:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$313

Wed 5/215:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Sat 5/243:35 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$318

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/115:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$320

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Wed 5/215:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/245:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$313

Wed 5/215:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Sat 5/243:35 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$318

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/115:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$320

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Wed 5/215:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/245:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$313

Wed 5/215:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Sat 5/243:35 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$318

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/115:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$320

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Thu 8/1412:10 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$164

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/30

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Sun 6/155:00 amSBA - DCA

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Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 59m

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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

3:35 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 26m

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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

12:21 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

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SBA - DCA

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Santa Barbara

Thu 8/14

12:10 pm-1:05 am

1 stop9h 55m

$164

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SBA - DCA

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Tue 5/6

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1 stop7h 20m

$367

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SBA - DCA

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Santa Barbara

Sun 6/15

5:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$430

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

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Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-10:42 pm

3 stops13h 42m

$807

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

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.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 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

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 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

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 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.
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 $313. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $318, and American Airlines, from $320. United Airlines is currently priced 44% 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 American Airlines ($164), Delta ($367), and United Airlines ($430).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National

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Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

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