How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. in 8h 45m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is about 2387 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $311, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $325 and $336, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $180. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Baltimore/Washington.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta.

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

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $387 and $879 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $338 on Delta (Jan 15-Jan 18).

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

Tue 12/27:19 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/67:34 amIAD - SBA

1 stop13h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$362

Wed 12/315:00 amSBA - BWI

2 stops8h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/68:01 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$364

Wed 11/1912:28 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/27:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$365

Wed 11/194:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Tue 12/27:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$368

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Tue 12/212:32 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 41mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$370

Wed 12/312:55 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop11h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/67:55 amBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$374

Tue 12/27:19 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 57mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop14h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$376

Tue 12/28:25 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Sat 12/67:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$377

Tue 12/212:28 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/66:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$377

Wed 12/317:39 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/68:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop13h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$382

Wed 12/317:39 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop31h 34mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/67:33 amIAD - SBA

1 stop14h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$387

Wed 11/195:30 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/27:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$395

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Thu 1/158:45 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Sun 1/181:02 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop10h 54mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$338

Tue 12/27:19 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/67:34 amIAD - SBA

1 stop13h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$362

Wed 12/312:55 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop11h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/67:55 amBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$374

Tue 12/212:28 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/66:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$377

Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/68:25 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$470

Thu 2/268:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Mon 3/21:45 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$359

Tue 12/27:19 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 57mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop14h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$376

Tue 12/212:28 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/65:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops14h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$382

Thu 2/261:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Mon 3/27:15 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 04mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$359

Thu 1/15:50 amSBA - DCA

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$413

Wed 12/317:39 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/68:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop13h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$382

Wed 11/1912:28 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/26:04 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$401

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Tue 12/212:32 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 41mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$370

Wed 12/315:50 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Tue 1/611:15 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$448

Thu 1/16:54 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/66:00 amDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$408

Tue 12/28:25 amSBA - BWI

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Sat 12/67:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$377

Thu 1/110:13 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/66:00 amBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$409

Tue 12/212:39 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Sat 12/67:15 amIAD - SBA

2 stops11h 56mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$406

Sat 12/1312:30 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:05 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$413

Sat 12/1310:08 amSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$417

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Sat 11/223:06 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 57mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$441

Sat 12/206:52 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:30 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$452

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Sat 11/223:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$458

Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated October 30, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 11/147:44 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop19h 32mAlaska Airlines

Fri 11/217:00 amBWI - SBA

1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$542

Sun 11/168:25 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Fri 11/217:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$543

Wed 11/1912:28 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/27:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$365

Wed 11/194:59 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Tue 12/27:15 amBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$368

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Tue 12/212:32 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops12h 41mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$370

Wed 11/195:30 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/27:00 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$395

Wed 11/1912:28 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/26:04 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$401

Wed 11/1912:28 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/227:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$435

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Sat 11/223:06 pmDCA - SBA

2 stops9h 57mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$441

Wed 11/195:50 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Tue 12/26:25 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/29

$449

Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Sat 11/223:35 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$458

Wed 11/1910:08 amSBA - IAD

2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/226:04 amIAD - SBA

2 stops15h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$516

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Mon 2/98:45 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$180

Thu 12/116:49 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$180

Mon 2/98:45 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$180

Thu 12/115:40 amSBA - DCA

2 stops13h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$185

Thu 12/115:50 amSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/29

$195

Thu 12/115:40 amSBA - IAD

2 stops14h 47mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$202

Mon 12/294:55 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 50mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$224

Sun 12/286:54 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$224

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$224

Mon 12/295:06 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$229

Sun 1/48:33 pmSBA - DCA

2 stops11h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$229

Tue 2/105:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$230

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$338 (Delta)
One-way from	$180 (Delta)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$400

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

8:45 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

1:02 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$338

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

8:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

1:45 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$359

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

1:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

7:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$359

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

7:19 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop18h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

7:34 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$362

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/19

8:25 am-8:41 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

12:32 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$370

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

2:55 pm-5:45 am

1 stop11h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/6

7:55 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$374

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

7:19 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$376

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

12:28 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$377

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

8:25 am-7:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

7:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 44m

$377

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

12:28 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

5:00 am-4:02 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$382

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,998 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,035 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. in 8h 45m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is about 2387 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $311, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $325 and $336, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $180. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$325	Average$588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$336	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$376	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$180+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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