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$119+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DFW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth are usually found in November or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/93:13 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/112:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/189:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop11h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/247:21 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 2/2412:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1010:05 am
DFW
-
SBA
Nonstop3h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$395
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/262:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/26:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/1112:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1810:05 am
DFW
-
SBA
Nonstop3h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$401
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop10h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/263:23 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$403

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$584

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

7:21 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$328

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

9:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop30h 47m

$328

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$375

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:38 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

10:05 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$395

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$399

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$399

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$119

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$127

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

6:17 pm-6:27 am

1 stop10h 10m

$129

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$137

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $76). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Dallas/Fort Worth per day. 2 airlines have flights to Dallas/Fort Worth from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport will take you 3h 17m. There are 1312 mi between Santa Barbara and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip from $191. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. American Airlines is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are American Airlines ($166), United Airlines ($185), and Southwest ($204).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport consider choosing Envoy Air (78%), American Airlines (69%) or Qatar Airways (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $443 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $186 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Dallas/Fort Worth) is currently priced at $376.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $76). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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