Washington, D.C.

$162+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SBP — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$806
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Luis Obispo County-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Luis Obispo County-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From San Luis Obispo County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/77:35 pmSBP - IAD
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/95:14 pmIAD - SBP
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/116:55 pmSBP - IAD
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/164:00 pmIAD - SBP
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/97:16 amSBP - BWI
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/116:35 amBWI - SBP
1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 9/1912:28 pmSBP - DCA
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2410:30 amDCA - SBP
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1012:25 pmSBP - BWI
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:03 amBWI - SBP
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1012:25 pmSBP - IAD
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/165:02 amIAD - SBP
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/75:10 amSBP - DCA
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/96:00 amDCA - SBP
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/46:07 amSBP - DCA
2 stops32h 51mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/78:59 amDCA - SBP
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$462
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 11/206:00 amSBP - IAD
1 stop9h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/44:15 pmIAD - SBP
1 stop8h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/92:32 pmSBP - BWI
3 stops12h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/117:06 amBWI - SBP
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,008

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - IAD

SBPIAD

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 6/7

7:35 pm-7:36 am

1 stop9h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

5:14 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$344

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - IAD

SBPIAD

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 5/11

6:55 pm-5:23 am

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

4:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$347

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - DCA

SBPDCA

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/19

12:28 pm-12:56 am

1 stop9h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

10:30 am-6:21 pm

2 stops10h 51m

$398

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - IAD

SBPIAD

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 6/11

12:17 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/15

6:27 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 00m

$408

San Luis ObispoBaltimore

SBP - BWI

SBPBWI

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 6/7

5:55 pm-5:34 am

1 stop8h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/9

6:51 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 05m

$412

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - DCA

SBPDCA

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 6/7

5:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-4:01 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$448

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - DCA

SBPDCA

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/4

6:07 am-5:58 pm

2 stops32h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

8:59 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$462

San Luis ObispoBaltimore

SBP - BWI

SBPBWI

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/7

6:53 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 26m

$505

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - IAD

SBPIAD

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/24

7:35 pm-7:36 am

1 stop9h 01m

$162

San Luis ObispoWashington, D.C.

SBP - DCA

SBPDCA

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/24

12:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

$163

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 San Luis Obispo-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Luis Obispo-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. 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 SBP to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP), located 3.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.. 3 airlines have flights from County to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Luis Obispo County to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $344. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $347, and American Airlines, from $398. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $162 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $163 and United Airlines from $183 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. 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 San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. 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 3 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$323Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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