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$160+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Feb 3 — Feb 101
Tue 2/3
Tue 2/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 5/87:15 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 amSBA - DFW
1 stop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/288:00 amDFW - SBA
2 stops13h 47mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/42:45 pmSBA - DFW
2 stops24h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 4/89:00 amDFW - SBA
1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/156:17 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$355
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/64:54 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops22h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/97:20 amSBA - DFW
2 stops14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/48:00 amDFW - SBA
2 stops13h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/67:20 amSBA - DFW
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$366
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/213:27 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop24h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/312:45 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop23h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/1810:05 amDFW - SBA
Nonstop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2512:38 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$375
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 3/65:39 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops22h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/92:38 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop12h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/183:30 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop29h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/257:20 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$377

Find flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 January 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 5/8

7:15 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$328

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/8

9:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

6:17 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 03m

$355

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/6

4:54 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

7:20 am-11:58 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$363

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

7:20 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$366

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/21

3:27 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

2:45 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop23h 06m

$368

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/28

10:05 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

12:38 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$375

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/6

5:39 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops22h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

2:38 pm-4:40 am

1 stop12h 02m

$376

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop29h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

7:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 00m

$377

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/9

5:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

6:17 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 03m

$377

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$163

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Compare providers for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Dallas/Fort Worth with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $58). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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/Fort Worth 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 January 4, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

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 January 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,077 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Dallas/Fort Worth; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Dallas/Fort Worth. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara will take you 6h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1312 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $303. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $436 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $139 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $175 and Southwest from $197 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara is $404. On average you can expect to pay $533. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $359.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $58). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$436Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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