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$102+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:20 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop13h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/27:07 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$203
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:15 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:25 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$219
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:20 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop13h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/77:07 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$230
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.
Tue 3/36:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/62:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$231
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.
Tue 2/246:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/272:38 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$253
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:15 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$255
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.
Sat 9/126:16 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop18h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/197:28 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop9h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$257
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.
Sat 4/257:15 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/272:53 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop21h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$264
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.
Thu 4/237:15 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/272:53 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop25h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$274
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:47 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop23h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$292
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:57 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop21h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/87:04 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop9h 24m
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.
Thu 4/26:10 pm
DAL
-
SBA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Mon 4/65:20 am
SBA
-
DAL
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$326

Find flight deals from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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

$203
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-6:19 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

7:07 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 53m

$203

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

$231

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

$253

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/23

7:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

2:53 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$274

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/24

8:47 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$292

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-6:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

7:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 00m

$307

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 6/5

5:57 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop21h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

7:04 pm-6:28 am

1 stop9h 24m

$307

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/2

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

$307

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/23

7:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$318

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/9

7:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $68). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 DFW to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to Santa Barbara. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Dallas to Santa Barbara 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
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,265 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara. 2 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Dallas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Dallas per day.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Southwest fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 59m. 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 Dallas to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara round-trip from $331. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $175 and $197, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara consider choosing Qatar Airways (89%), Envoy Air (89%) or American Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $539 for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $255.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $68). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 Dallas to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$436Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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