Washington, D.C.

$163+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SBA — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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

$313
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$406
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/267:29 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/37:00 amIAD - SBA
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$312
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.
Wed 5/215:00 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/245:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$313
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:45 amSBA - DCA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Sat 5/243:35 pmDCA - SBA
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/30$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2612:45 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Wed 9/39:30 amIAD - SBA
2 stops13h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/29$318
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 5/3112:21 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/115:00 amDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/312:23 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/56:27 amIAD - SBA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/286:30 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/13:48 pmIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/318:30 amSBA - BWI
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 6/117:05 amBWI - SBA
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/29$332
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 5/3112:21 pmSBA - BWI
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/113:19 pmBWI - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/94:54 pmSBA - BWI
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/195:20 pmBWI - SBA
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/33:35 pmSBA - BWI
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 7/74:25 pmBWI - SBA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/254:25 pmSBA - IAD
2 stops17h 55mSouthwest
Sun 9/287:40 amIAD - SBA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$545

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Washington, D.C.

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Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

3:35 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$318

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

12:21 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

$320

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

12:23 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

6:27 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 54m

$320

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

6:27 pm-7:36 am

1 stop10h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$326

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/6

1:05 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

6:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

4:55 pm-10:14 am

2 stops14h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$330

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

8:30 am-6:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/11

7:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$332

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

12:21 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/11

3:19 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$337

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/9

4:54 pm-5:10 am

2 stops9h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/19

5:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$345

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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 Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $309). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 SBA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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.
8.0
Very good

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $313, 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $318 and $320, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for 30% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $163. 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.?

  • 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 $309). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$382Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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