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$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas

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SBA — DFW
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Dallas are usually found in November or August, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:07 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/46:20 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop13h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/62:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/86:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:20 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/19:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/27:27 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop20h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$257
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/92:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/92:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$281
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:07 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/167:18 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$282
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 5/116:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/157:18 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/177:20 am
SBA
-
DAL
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 3/218:25 pm
DAL
-
SBA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$306
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 5/267:25 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/307:41 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop17h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 4/17:20 am
SBA
-
DAL
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/47:30 am
DAL
-
SBA
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/94:30 pm
SBA
-
DAL
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 3/168:00 pm
DAL
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$326

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas (A78). 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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$230
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$531
From Santa Barbara to Dallas
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

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

$231

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

7:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 00m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/1

9:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$249

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$281

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

7:07 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 53m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/16

7:18 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$282

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DAL

SBADAL

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 4/4

8:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

$306

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DAL

SBADAL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

7:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 3/21

8:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

$306

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/26

7:25 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/30

7:41 pm-10:41 am

1 stop17h 00m

$307

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DAL

SBADAL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

4:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$326

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DAL

SBADAL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

4:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 3/16

8:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$326

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DAL

SBADAL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

5:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas (average of $76). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas, 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas, such as Southwest and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas, 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 0 outbound flights to Dallas per day. 2 airlines have flights to Dallas from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas can take about 7h 30m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $306. Airlines will cover a distance of 1323 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas round-trip from $191. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. American Airlines is 60% 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 one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $185 and $204 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Dallas?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santa Barbara to Dallas on time: Envoy Air (85%), American Airlines (67%), Qatar Airways (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas?

    On average you can expect to pay $611 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Dallas/Fort Worth) is currently priced at $306.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas (average of $76). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas 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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Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to Dallas

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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