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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C. departing on 5/12. 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
$305
Overall average: $578
United Airlines
Wed 3/4Mon 3/9
SBA - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $163-$416
Delta
Tue 5/12
SBA - IAD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $305 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (SBA-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:39 pm
SBA
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DCA
7h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 9:13 pm
DCA
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SBA
8h 02m
1 stop
$305United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 5:26 am
SBA
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IAD
8h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 9:13 pm
IAD
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SBA
8h 15m
1 stop
$308United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:39 pm
SBA
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DCA
7h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:41 pm
DCA
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SBA
12h 41m
2 stops
$310United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 8:48 am
SBA
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IAD
10h 43m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:48 am
IAD
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SBA
8h 48m
1 stop
$313American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:19 am
SBA
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DCA
11h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 10:56 pm
DCA
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SBA
12h 15m
2 stops
$315American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:00 pm
SBA
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DCA
13h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:12 pm - 9:54 pm
DCA
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SBA
7h 42m
1 stop
$328Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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DCA
9h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 4:12 pm
DCA
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SBA
9h 27m
2 stops
$330Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 6:16 pm
SBA
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BWI
20h 09m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 6:19 pm
BWI
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SBA
26h 03m
1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 5:46 pm
SBA
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BWI
24h 08m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 1:47 pm
BWI
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SBA
22h 01m
1 stop
$359Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 6:45 pm
SBA
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BWI
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:55 pm
BWI
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SBA
10h 45m
2 stops
$369Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 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.?

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. departing in March.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. was $129 for a one-way ticket and $305 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

    Santa Barbara is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Santa Barbara from Santa Barbara and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Washington, D.C., 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 $362 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 $467 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

    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, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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, D.C.?

    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, D.C. with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline.

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

    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, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

 
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 Washington, D.C.? 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 8130 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

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.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

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

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

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 would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

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

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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