What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Currently priced at $305, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $313 and $318, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Baltimore/Washington.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, United Airlines or Southwest.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 88% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 80% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $397, or $594 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Santa Barbara in August are about $358 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $131.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. 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. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$305 (Alaska Airlines)
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Average price	$436

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Fri 4/257:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/2910:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$305

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Tue 5/271:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Sat 5/241:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 5/61:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 16mDelta

Wed 5/2112:39 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 5/66:25 amSBA - BWI

2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/204:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$318

Tue 5/67:24 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/206:17 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$323

Tue 8/2612:31 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/37:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$327

Tue 6/36:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/59:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$354

Sat 5/171:12 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/196:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$361

Mon 5/57:24 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/91:45 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$380

Thu 7/33:35 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Sun 7/67:35 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$390

Sun 5/46:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/255:59 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$420

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Fri 4/257:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/2910:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$305

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Tue 5/271:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 5/66:25 amSBA - BWI

2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/204:10 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$318

Tue 5/67:24 pmSBA - IAD

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/206:17 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$323

Tue 6/36:27 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/59:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$354

Thu 7/33:35 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Sun 7/67:35 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$390

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Sat 5/241:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 8/2612:31 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/37:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$327

Tue 5/61:15 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 16mDelta

Wed 5/2112:39 pmIAD - SBA

1 stop10h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Sat 5/171:12 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/196:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$361

Mon 5/57:24 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/91:45 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$380

Sun 5/46:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/207:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$420

Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/173:56 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop16h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/206:30 amIAD - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$586

Thu 4/176:17 amSBA - IAD

2 stops13h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/206:18 amIAD - SBA

2 stops12h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$597

Thu 4/178:45 amSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 11mDelta

Sun 4/207:05 amBWI - SBA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$602

Thu 4/1710:57 amSBA - BWI

3 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/206:36 amBWI - SBA

2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$763

Thu 4/178:45 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Sun 4/2010:05 amDCA - SBA

2 stops13h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$918

Thu 4/178:45 amSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Sun 4/206:00 amIAD - SBA

2 stops9h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$918

Thu 4/175:00 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/204:15 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$1,551

Fri 4/257:18 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/2910:00 amIAD - SBA

1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$305

Sun 5/46:25 amSBA - DCA

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/207:00 amDCA - SBA

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$420

Mon 5/57:24 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/91:45 pmBWI - SBA

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$380

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Tue 5/271:52 pmBWI - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - DCA

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Sat 5/241:53 pmDCA - SBA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$313

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Wed 5/148:30 amSBA - BWI

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$157

Wed 5/148:30 amSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$157

Wed 5/142:28 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$157

Sat 8/1612:31 pmSBA - IAD

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$164

Thu 6/56:50 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$176

Sat 8/164:48 pmSBA - BWI

2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$181

Wed 5/148:30 amSBA - IAD

2 stops11h 24mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$181

Fri 6/275:15 amSBA - IAD

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$195

Mon 5/267:24 pmSBA - DCA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$274

Mon 5/2612:20 pmSBA - BWI

1 stop10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$289

Sat 5/248:23 amSBA - DCA

1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$546

Thu 6/56:00 amSBA - DCA

3 stops13h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$931

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Price

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

7:18 pm-7:43 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

10:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$305

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

9:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

1:52 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

9:15 am-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

1:53 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$313

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

1:15 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

3:37 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$313

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

6:25 am-11:17 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/20

4:10 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$318

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

7:24 pm-8:38 am

2 stops10h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

6:17 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$323

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:31 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

2:04 pm-1:09 am

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

9:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

6:27 pm-7:36 am

1 stop10h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

9:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$354

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

7:24 pm-9:56 am

2 stops11h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

1:45 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$380

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,366 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. 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. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $305, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $313 and $318, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. is Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Barbara - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$376	Average$663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$382	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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