Washington, D.C.

$271+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — WAS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$537
From Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3010:48 amSAF - IAD
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/45:18 pmIAD - SAF
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/311:26 pmSAF - BWI
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/44:12 pmBWI - SAF
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/305:07 pmSAF - DCA
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amDCA - SAF
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/302:07 pmSAF - BWI
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:02 amBWI - SAF
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/307:10 amSAF - IAD
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:36 pmIAD - SAF
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3010:45 amSAF - BWI
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/44:21 pmBWI - SAF
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:15 amSAF - DCA
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/43:33 pmDCA - SAF
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/302:07 pmSAF - BWI
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:02 amBWI - SAF
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/297:15 amSAF - IAD
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:04 amIAD - SAF
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/165:07 pmSAF - DCA
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/185:20 pmDCA - SAF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/3010:21 amSAF - BWI
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/11:31 pmBWI - SAF
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/295:07 pmSAF - DCA
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/45:00 amDCA - SAF
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$365

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

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Santa Fe

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - IAD

SAFIAD

Santa Fe

Wed 1/7

12:46 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-11:07 am

1 stop6h 37m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - IAD

SAFIAD

Santa Fe

Thu 10/30

10:48 am-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

5:18 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - IAD

SAFIAD

Santa Fe

Thu 10/30

2:07 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

6:04 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$284

Santa FeBaltimore

SAF - BWI

SAFBWI

Santa Fe

Fri 10/31

1:26 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/4

4:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$284

Santa FeBaltimore

SAF - BWI

SAFBWI

Santa Fe

Wed 1/7

12:46 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/27

3:22 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - DCA

SAFDCA

Santa Fe

Thu 10/30

5:07 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - DCA

SAFDCA

Santa Fe

Wed 1/7

4:51 pm-12:40 am

1 stop5h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/27

6:07 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 00m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - DCA

SAFDCA

Santa Fe

Wed 10/29

5:07 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$284

Santa FeWashington, D.C.

SAF - IAD

SAFIAD

Santa Fe

Tue 9/30

7:10 am-4:43 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

5:36 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$334

Santa FeBaltimore

SAF - BWI

SAFBWI

Santa Fe

Tue 9/30

10:45 am-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

4:21 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$334

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe 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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.8 mi from the city center, Santa Fe is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Santa Fe. Booking flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. in about 7h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 01m. The distance from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. is about 1583 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 Fe to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $278 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $333. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Fe to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Fe to Washington, D.C.

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American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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