What airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from Santa Barbara according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to District of Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia?

Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?

The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$164 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia in 2026

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12:35 pm - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 11:45 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$327American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

12:35 pm - 11:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 11:45 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$327American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

9:30 am - 10:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 00m1 stop San Francisco

7:40 am - 12:54 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$327United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 27

6:22 am - 4:21 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

2:26 pm - 7:59 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 33m1 stop San Francisco

$327United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 27

2:35 pm - 5:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m1 stop San Diego

6:46 pm - 11:43 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 57m1 stop San Diego

$327Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

2:35 pm - 5:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m1 stop San Diego

6:46 pm - 11:43 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 57m1 stop San Diego

$327Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

8:33 pm - 7:25 amSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 52m1 stop San Francisco

5:30 pm - 11:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

$327United Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 1

6:47 pm - 7:00 amSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:00 am - 11:45 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$327American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

2:35 pm - 5:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m1 stop San Diego

6:46 pm - 11:43 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 57m1 stop San Diego

$327Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

12:25 pm - 10:58 pmSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 11:45 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$327American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

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12:25 pm - 9:02 amSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:30 am - 11:46 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$763American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

12:25 pm - 2:18 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:52 am - 11:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$763American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

12:25 pm - 11:56 amSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

6:52 am - 11:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$768American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

4:50 pm - 9:12 amSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 22m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:52 pm - 10:08 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 16m1 stop Salt Lake City

$800Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

5:52 am - 7:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 40m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:10 am - 10:08 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 58m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

$805Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

5:52 am - 8:14 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 22m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:25 pm - 10:08 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 43m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

$805Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

12:25 pm - 11:56 amSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

7:57 am - 6:58 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

14h 01m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$816American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 7:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 05m1 stop San Francisco

3:36 pm - 9:56 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$983United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Oct 9

5:00 am - 9:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:36 pm - 9:56 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$988United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Oct 9

6:00 am - 4:18 pmSBA Santa Barbara-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 18m1 stop San Francisco

2:43 pm - 9:03 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$991United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 8

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Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to District of Columbia flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Nov 12

SBA2:35 pmSanta Barbara

24h 05m

1 stop

IAD5:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 17

IAD6:46 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 57m

1 stop

SBA11:43 pmSanta Barbara

$327

Alaska Airlines

Sep 30

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

9h 14m

1 stop

IAD6:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 5

IAD7:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 23m

1 stop

SBA11:47 pmSanta Barbara

$353

Alaska Airlines

Dec 3

SBA3:10 pmSanta Barbara

24h 51m

1 stop

IAD7:01 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Dec 7

IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 47m

1 stop

SBA11:12 pmSanta Barbara

$360

Delta flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to District of Columbia flight tickets

Delta

Nov 11

SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara

8h 02m

1 stop

IAD11:47 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 17

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 38m

2 stops

SBA4:03 pmSanta Barbara

$332

Delta

Dec 3

SBA4:51 pmSanta Barbara

13h 25m

2 stops

IAD9:16 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Dec 7

IAD12:34 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 46m

2 stops

SBA10:20 pmSanta Barbara

$337

Delta

Nov 11

SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara

8h 02m

1 stop

IAD11:47 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 17

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 38m

2 stops

SBA4:03 pmSanta Barbara

$352

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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/3

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/7

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/8

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/14

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/29

9:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/27

7:40 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$327

Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/29

6:22 am-4:21 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/27

2:26 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

2:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/17

6:46 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

2:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/17

6:46 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/26

8:33 pm-7:25 am

1 stop7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/1

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/29

6:47 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

2:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/17

6:46 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$327

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA Santa Barbara - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/3

12:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/10

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$327

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $356. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in February, then you should wait until July to fly from Santa Barbara, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $385.

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Best Price Found	$164
Fastest flight time	6h 58m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $164. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $327.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia takes 6h 58m

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?
The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,172 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,044 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $370	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,200 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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