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$471+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Dayton (SBA - DAY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DAY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/187:05 pm
SBA
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DAY
2 stops13h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 2/267:07 am
DAY
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SBA
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/127:05 pm
SBA
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DAY
2 stops13h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 2/157:07 am
DAY
-
SBA
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/166:20 am
SBA
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DAY
2 stops11h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 3/216:00 pm
DAY
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SBA
2 stops9h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$514
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/312:59 pm
SBA
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DAY
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 2/79:50 am
DAY
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SBA
2 stops14h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$544

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dayton (DAY). 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$471
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$437
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Dayton that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

7:05 pm-11:39 am

2 stops13h 34m

Dayton

Thu 2/26

8:32 am-4:10 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$476

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

7:05 pm-11:39 am

2 stops13h 34m

Dayton

Sun 2/15

7:07 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 41m

$496

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/16

6:20 am-8:21 pm

2 stops11h 01m

Dayton

Sat 3/21

6:00 pm-12:39 am

2 stops9h 39m

$514

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

6:23 am-10:14 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

2:10 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$672

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/16

12:38 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Dayton

Sat 3/21

12:09 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$776

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

12:38 pm-11:39 am

1 stop20h 01m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

5:56 pm-11:48 am

1 stop20h 52m

$1,027

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Deals found on 1/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dayton in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Dayton 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-Dayton 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 Dayton

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton can take about 11h 01m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $514. The distance from Santa Barbara to Dayton is about 1982 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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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