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$118+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAD
May 25 — Jun 11
Mon 5/25
Mon 6/1
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 April 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/1212:37 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 5/132:36 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 8/129:45 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/61:58 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 8/119:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/94:53 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops14h 27m
Delta
Tue 6/166:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops13h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 8/121:55 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:36 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/26:18 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 7/16:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/2112:32 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 5/285:55 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/2412:32 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/266:51 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops10h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:14 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$327
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 5/166:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/237:37 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop21h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/66:52 pm
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 8/116:10 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$335

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$118
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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 25, 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.

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Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

6:18 pm-5:41 am

1 stop8h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

$314

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

12:32 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/28

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

6:18 pm-5:41 am

1 stop8h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$345

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

4:45 pm-9:16 am

2 stops13h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 55m

$352

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

7:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$354

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/15

7:49 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$376

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

4:01 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop22h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

7:37 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$401

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

6:18 pm-7:33 am

1 stop10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/30

3:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$407

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

4:01 pm-7:34 am

2 stops12h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/28

7:37 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$435

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

4:45 pm-9:16 am

2 stops13h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

7:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$437

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  • 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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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 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
9,650 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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

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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.

  • 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 8h 23m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% 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.

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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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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