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$101+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$101
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$473
From Dallas to Santa Barbara
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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 August 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/69:59 amDFW - SBA
Nonstop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1012:22 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/244:32 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop29h 17mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/307:30 amSBA - DFW
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/61:45 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/102:09 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/2312:35 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/307:30 amSBA - DFW
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/2312:35 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/297:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/261:02 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/307:30 amSBA - DFW
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/261:02 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/297:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/262:25 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2512:22 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/74:49 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/117:44 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/229:00 amDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/12:04 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/117:20 amDAL - SBA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Mon 9/151:45 pmSBA - DAL
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:59 amDAL - SBA
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Wed 10/18:13 amSBA - DAL
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 8/14$319

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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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Dallas

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/6

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

12:22 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$157

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/24

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

12:22 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$157

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/24

4:32 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop29h 17m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

7:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$203

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/26

9:50 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/6

1:45 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

2:09 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/23

12:35 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

7:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$240

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 11/7

6:09 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop26h 47m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

7:44 pm-6:55 am

1 stop9h 11m

$244

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/23

12:35 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

7:39 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 21m

$244

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/24

12:35 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

7:39 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 56m

$244

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/24

12:35 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

7:39 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 21m

$244

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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 August 8, 2025.

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 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 August 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, 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
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas to Santa Barbara. 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 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. 3 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 1 inbound flight from Dallas per day.

  • 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 $246. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $305, and Southwest, from $386. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $158, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $633 for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $259 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $202.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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