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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $425-$670
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/13Sat 10/20
SBP - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$200
Typical prices: $219-$469
United Airlines
Mon 11/12
SBP - BWI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Luis Obispo and Washington, D.C.. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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SBP - IAD
Cheapest • 3% average savings
SBP - DCA
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October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
November
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $486 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. (SBP-WAS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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10:09 am - 5:20 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:15 pm - 9:29 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-SBP San Luis Obispo County
18h 14m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$399Alaska Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 16
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3:11 pm - 5:39 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 28m1 stop San Diego
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6:42 pm - 11:43 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
8h 01m1 stop San Diego
$399Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
7:11 pm - 7:00 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:00 am - 11:51 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBP San Luis Obispo County
9h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$399American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
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12:36 pm - 10:46 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 11:58 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBP San Luis Obispo County
9h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$399American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:15 pm - 1:06 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 51m1 stop San Francisco
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8:30 am - 3:22 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
9h 52m1 stop San Francisco
$399United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:15 pm - 1:06 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 51m1 stop San Francisco
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2:47 pm - 8:11 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
8h 24m1 stop San Francisco
$399United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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12:43 pm - 10:46 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 11:51 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBP San Luis Obispo County
9h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$399American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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5:42 pm - 5:44 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 02m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:46 pm - 11:43 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 57m1 stop San Diego
$399Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:01 am - 5:36 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 35m1 stop San Diego
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6:42 pm - 11:43 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
8h 01m1 stop San Diego
$399Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 6:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 36m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 11:58 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
8h 43m1 stop San Francisco
$415United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. start at $399. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $425 to $670. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399 on Alaska Airlines.

What is the cheapest San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flight route?

There's little price difference between San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. routes. They average around $527 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C., it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. at $358 round-trip.
•June ($751) and January ($633) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 109% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$200
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. usually depart from San Luis Obispo County (SBP) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $502 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C.?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    A nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 00m, covering 2,393 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $1,912. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C.?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 54m, compared with 8h 03m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Luis Obispo (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available in Washington, D.C.?

    Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

    • Sixt
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

    Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. range from $425 to $670, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $425 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $502 - about $152 less than Saturday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Luis Obispo to Washington, D.C. trip for October. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $393 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.
    - Hyatt House Washington DC The Wharf
    - Intercontinental Hotels Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG
    - Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

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