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$159+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAD
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

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 March 11, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/237:07 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop31h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/299:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/712:30 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 4/114:00 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:07 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/47:20 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop25h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/299:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/91:02 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 4/147:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/211:05 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 4/275:55 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/235:20 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/294:30 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$353
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:07 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop31h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/37:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop14h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 4/215:30 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops15h 10m
Southwest
Mon 4/275:55 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/142:16 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:49 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$360

Find 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$390
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 11, 2026.
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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

12:30 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

4:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$317

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$340
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/23

5:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

4:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$353

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

5:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

4:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops10h 40m

$401

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/21

5:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$420

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/21

7:37 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$427

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

5:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

2:21 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$484

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

12:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

11:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$490
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

12:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$159

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/30

6:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 05m

$192

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $155). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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.

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

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 March 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 9h 02m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2347 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $311, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $155). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

Discover the top airline 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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