SBA - DCA

$149 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 5/19. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $606-$483
Delta
Tue 6/9Tue 6/16
SBA - DCA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$149
Typical prices: $200-$235
United Airlines
Tue 5/19
SBA - DCA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $287 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Reagan-National. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $344 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 45m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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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

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 8:37 am
SBA
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DCA
12h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 4:10 pm
DCA
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SBA
12h 11m
2 stops
$287Delta
Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 24
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 8:45 pm
SBA
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DCA
11h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 11:55 am
DCA
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SBA
8h 50m
2 stops
$307Delta
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 10:47 pm
SBA
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DCA
7h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 8:55 pm
DCA
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SBA
7h 42m
1 stop
$315United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:05 am
SBA
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DCA
10h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:12 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 12m
1 stop
$322American Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:05 am
SBA
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DCA
10h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:08 pm
DCA
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SBA
11h 08m
2 stops
$327American Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 12
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:02 pm
SBA
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DCA
13h 27m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 10:12 pm
DCA
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SBA
14h 57m
2 stops
$337Delta
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 12:30 am
SBA
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DCA
8h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 6:15 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 19m
2 stops
$356American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 12:30 am
SBA
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DCA
8h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 6:15 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 19m
2 stops
$359American Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 7:00 am
SBA
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DCA
9h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 9:59 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 39m
2 stops
$379American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 8:45 pm
SBA
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DCA
11h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 10:35 pm
DCA
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SBA
7h 36m
1 stop
$383Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in June.

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 February, where tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $743 and $696 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 33% increase in price.
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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $287 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Reagan Washington National Airport, with SkyTeam 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 $455 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 $456 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 8434 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

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