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$129+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAD
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
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 June 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 9/1910:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 9/265:45 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/277:35 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:43 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Fri 8/2812:29 pm
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops13h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:55 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops12h 17m
Delta
Wed 11/410:05 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops15h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 10/3112:45 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Sat 11/77:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/247:35 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/317:35 pm
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:43 pm
SBA
-
IAD
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Tue 9/16:00 am
IAD
-
SBA
2 stops13h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 9/196:10 am
SBA
-
IAD
2 stops11h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 9/266:52 am
IAD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$357

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 June 9, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$438
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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 June 9, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

7:53 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$297
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

7:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$297

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

7:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$297

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/13

1:42 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

7:53 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$297

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/31

5:55 am-6:26 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

7:00 am-4:17 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$317

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

10:49 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

7:24 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$328

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/3

7:28 pm-6:39 am

1 stop8h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

7:49 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$359

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

7:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$372

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

9:35 am-5:25 am

3 stops16h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

1:00 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$378
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/20

12:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$129

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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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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 $265). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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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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 June 9, 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
9,796 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 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 7h 56m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Delta 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?

    United Airlines, at $273, 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 American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% 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 $265). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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