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Cheapest round-trip
$307
Typical prices: $426-$609
United Airlines
Wed 10/14Sat 10/17
SBA - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $195-$373
American Airlines
Wed 10/14
SBA - IAD • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $470 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl (SBA-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 1:06 am
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IAD
8h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 8:29 pm
IAD
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SBA
8h 42m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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6:35 pm - 5:55 am
SBA
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IAD
8h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 9:56 pm
IAD
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SBA
7h 14m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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12:47 pm - 11:37 pm
SBA
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IAD
7h 50m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:53 am
IAD
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SBA
7h 53m
1 stop
$307Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:40 pm
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IAD
8h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:43 pm
IAD
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SBA
8h 03m
1 stop
$307Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:00 am - 6:14 pm
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IAD
9h 14m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:47 pm
IAD
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SBA
7h 23m
1 stop
$307Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 4:23 pm
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IAD
6h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 12:59 pm
IAD
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SBA
7h 39m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:23 pm
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IAD
7h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 11:45 am
IAD
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SBA
8h 03m
1 stop
$324American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 9:22 pm
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IAD
8h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 11:57 am
IAD
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SBA
8h 15m
1 stop
$325United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 9:16 pm
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IAD
12h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 11:45 am
IAD
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SBA
8h 03m
1 stop
$378American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:55 pm
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IAD
10h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 11:30 am
IAD
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SBA
8h 21m
1 stop
$378American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $265 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,197 and $667 respectively.

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August

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $154 for a one-way ticket and $307 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Washington Dulles Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    On your way to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll fly out from Santa Barbara. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Washington Dulles Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $476 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $454 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

6.0 GoodValerie, Jul 2026
STL - IAD
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Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Flight was delayed 14 hours due to DC air show and weather. Missed connection to MUC.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Luggage management is poor, my missing luggage is still lingering.

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

On time departure & early arrival. Made a long day much better.

Like all planes recently, entertainment is achieved by giving the patron free WiFi and letting them stream shows via the screen on a phone or tablet.

Crew and agents misguiding on tight connections, and lack of connecting crew looking for inbound planes. A very avoidable missed connection as a result.

My flight was 4 hours delayed on departure at 6a causing me to miss my connection at DCA. I had to scramble to find a seat home on a later flight and instead of an exit seat, I was in row 30 on a flight getting me home 5 hours later than planned. The AA team on the ground did a fine job. AA continues to run the airline like the passengers are cargo.

American Airlines changed are gate no fewer than four times. Walking back and forth from one concourse to another was exhausting, especially after all the flight delays.

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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