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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. from $177

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7:15 pm - 9:55 pmSBA-DCA
23h 40m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 6:14 pmDCA-SBA
27h 44m1 stop
$354Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:15 pm - 5:55 pmSBA-IAD
19h 40m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 6:14 pmIAD-SBA
26h 19m1 stop
$354Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:50 pm - 5:27 amSBA-IAD
7h 37m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:22 pmIAD-SBA
8h 22m1 stop
$360United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
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5:25 am - 4:45 pmSBA-DCA
8h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:05 pmDCA-SBA
7h 30m1 stop
$360Southwest
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
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5:25 am - 4:45 pmSBA-DCA
8h 20m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:20 pmDCA-SBA
11h 10m2 stops
$365Southwest
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 5:40 amSBA-BWI
12h 10m2 stops
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4:15 pm - 9:22 pmBWI-SBA
8h 07m1 stop
$368United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
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1:10 pm - 11:42 pmSBA-BWI
7h 32m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:16 pmBWI-SBA
8h 16m1 stop
$369Delta
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8:25 am - 6:21 pmSBA-IAD
6h 56m1 stop
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7:15 am - 4:11 pmIAD-SBA
11h 56m2 stops
$370Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
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12:28 pm - 10:54 pmSBA-BWI
7h 26m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:02 pmBWI-SBA
12h 47m2 stops
$382American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
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6:10 am - 11:35 pmSBA-BWI
14h 25m2 stops
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6:15 am - 4:02 pmBWI-SBA
12h 47m2 stops
$387American Airlines
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United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 24
SBA6:50 pmSanta Barbara
7h 37m
1 stop
IAD5:27 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 3
IAD4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 22m
1 stop
SBA9:22 pmSanta Barbara
$360
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United Airlines
Nov 24
SBA2:30 pmSanta Barbara
12h 10m
2 stops
BWI5:40 amBaltimore/Washington
Dec 3
BWI4:15 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 07m
1 stop
SBA9:22 pmSanta Barbara
$368
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United Airlines
Nov 24
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
6h 48m
1 stop
BWI3:18 pmBaltimore/Washington
Dec 2
BWI3:56 pmBaltimore/Washington
10h 48m
2 stops
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
$373
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Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Feb 27
SBA7:15 pmSanta Barbara
19h 40m
1 stop
IAD5:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 3
IAD6:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 19m
1 stop
SBA6:14 pmSanta Barbara
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 2
SBA7:19 pmSanta Barbara
18h 17m
1 stop
IAD4:36 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 6
IAD7:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 51m
1 stop
SBA6:25 pmSanta Barbara
$362
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 2
SBA7:19 pmSanta Barbara
19h 57m
1 stop
BWI6:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
Dec 6
BWI7:00 amBaltimore/Washington
14h 25m
1 stop
SBA6:25 pmSanta Barbara
$376
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Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

7:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop27h 44m

$354

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

7:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

6:55 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$354

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

6:50 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

4:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$360

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

5:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

4:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$360

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - DCA

SBADCA

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

5:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

6:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$365

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

2:30 pm-5:40 am

2 stops12h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/3

4:15 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$368

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

1:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$369

Santa BarbaraWashington, D.C.

SBA - IAD

SBAIAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

8:25 am-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

7:15 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$370

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

12:28 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

6:15 am-4:02 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$382

Santa BarbaraBaltimore

SBA - BWI

SBABWI

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

6:10 am-11:35 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/6

6:15 am-4:02 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$387

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara and Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Santa Barbara is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $416. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. for around $575.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $386. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $468. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Santa Barbara to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    There are 2361.7 mi between Santa Barbara and Washington, D.C.. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,002 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $325Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $376Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport