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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to District of Columbia

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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to District of Columbia (USDC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$326
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/44:19 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop21h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/86:55 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop20h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/147:15 amSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Tue 2/181:59 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/15$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/47:15 amSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sat 2/87:20 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/16$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:05 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/36:10 amIAD - SBA
1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/234:25 pmSBA - IAD
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/26:12 amIAD - SBA
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/305:00 amSBA - DCA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/34:13 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/312:24 pmSBA - DCA
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/57:45 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$434
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:18 pmSBA - IAD
1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/125:38 pmIAD - SBA
2 stops27h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:15 amSBA - IAD
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Fri 4/47:50 pmIAD - SBA
2 stops18h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:55 amSBA - DCA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Mon 5/124:35 pmDCA - SBA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$532

Find flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

4:19 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/8

6:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$326

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/14

7:15 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/18

1:59 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

7:15 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/8

7:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

1:05 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

6:10 am-1:37 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$362

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/23

4:25 pm-8:42 am

2 stops13h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/2

6:12 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 19m

$367

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

5:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

4:13 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$427

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/3

12:24 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/5

7:45 pm-11:43 am

1 stop18h 58m

$434

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

7:18 pm-7:43 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/12

5:38 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$474

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

6:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

7:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 50m

$487

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

5:55 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$532

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia one-way?

    $164 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $169 and $219, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$396Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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