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$163+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SBA — IAD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dulles Intl (IAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$476
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/267:29 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/37:00 amIAD - SBA
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:30 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 9/33:00 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/312:23 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/56:27 amIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/286:30 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/13:48 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/231:50 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 6/295:50 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$393
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/86:27 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/99:00 amIAD - SBA
1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$628

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

7:29 pm-7:32 am

1 stop9h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$312

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

8:30 am-6:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

3:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

12:23 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

6:27 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 54m

$320

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

6:30 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

3:48 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$322

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

1:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/29

5:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop8h 00m

$393

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

6:27 pm-7:36 am

1 stop10h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

9:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$628

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/10

7:28 pm-7:27 am

1 stop8h 59m

$163

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/14

8:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$164

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/6

6:45 pm-5:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

$199

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/6

5:50 am-7:10 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$204

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,405 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Santa Barbara. Booking flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $312, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. Delta flights start at $164 while deals on United Airlines start at $199 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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