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$318+ 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
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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$318
(Delta)

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February

Average price

$417
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:30 pmSBA - DAY
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/137:22 amDAY - SBA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:27 pmSBA - DAY
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/132:47 pmDAY - SBA
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 9/241:01 pmSBA - DAY
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/269:00 amDAY - SBA
2 stops32h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/2612:28 pmSBA - DAY
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/292:14 pmDAY - SBA
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 11/261:03 pmSBA - DAY
1 stop25h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/298:55 amDAY - SBA
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,135

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Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

8:25 am-5:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Dayton

Sat 2/21

2:53 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$318

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

12:41 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Dayton

Sat 2/21

1:59 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$384

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-9:41 am

2 stops13h 41m

Dayton

Sat 2/21

7:15 am-2:17 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$389

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

12:30 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Dayton

Mon 10/13

7:22 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 18m

$496

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

1:01 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Dayton

Fri 9/26

9:00 am-2:42 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$687

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

6:27 pm-9:50 am

2 stops12h 23m

Dayton

Mon 10/13

7:43 pm-2:42 pm

3 stops21h 59m

$688

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/26

12:28 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Dayton

Sat 11/29

2:14 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$1,046

Santa BarbaraDayton

SBA - DAY

SBADAY

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/26

1:03 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop25h 58m

Dayton

Sat 11/29

8:55 am-9:02 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$1,135

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. 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 Dayton. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Santa Barbara to Dayton. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton can take about 6h 08m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. The distance from Santa Barbara to Dayton is about 1982 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Dayton round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Dayton is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $317 on this airline.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Santa Barbara to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Dayton

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Dayton. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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