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$197 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan Washington National Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Overall average: $486
American Airlines
Sat 1/31Sat 2/7
SBA - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$197
Typical prices: $249-$377
American Airlines
Thu 3/19
SBA - DCA • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $364 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 27% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National (SBA-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National 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 Reagan-National

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 8:15 pm
SBA
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DCA
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:12 pm
DCA
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SBA
13h 12m
2 stops
$358American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DCA
10h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:12 pm
DCA
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SBA
13h 12m
2 stops
$364American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 4:06 pm
SBA
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DCA
22h 28m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 1:47 pm
DCA
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SBA
23h 47m
1 stop
$370Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 4:00 pm
SBA
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DCA
29h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 7:51 pm
DCA
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SBA
29h 51m
2 stops
$374Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 8:15 pm
SBA
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DCA
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 3:46 pm
DCA
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SBA
8h 41m
1 stop
$377American Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:15 pm
SBA
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DCA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 9:55 pm
DCA
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SBA
8h 15m
1 stop
$379Southwest
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:15 pm
SBA
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DCA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 9:55 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 00m
2 stops
$384Southwest
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:59 pm
SBA
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DCA
6h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 9:13 pm
DCA
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SBA
8h 02m
1 stop
$389United Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 7:46 pm
SBA
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DCA
11h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 10:56 pm
DCA
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SBA
11h 40m
2 stops
$390American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:59 pm
SBA
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DCA
6h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 10:42 pm
DCA
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SBA
12h 55m
2 stops
$394United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport is October, where tickets cost $390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $703 and $674 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$197
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $187 for a one-way ticket and $358 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Reagan Washington National Airport is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $498 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $576 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and DCA 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Reagan-National

 
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 Reagan-National? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8039 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

6.0 GoodDorothy, Dec 2025
DTW - DCA
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Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

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?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

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

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

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