Santa Barbara

$157+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Nov 20 — Nov 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Expedia)

One-way from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$553

Good round-trip deal

$458 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dallas/Fort Worth-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dallas/Fort Worth-Santa Barbara flights.
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara.

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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 October 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/56:17 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops27h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/147:20 amSBA - DFW
2 stops14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/48:40 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops25h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/77:19 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$346
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/96:20 amDFW - SBA
2 stops14h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - DFW
2 stops19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$427
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/26:32 amDFW - SBA
1 stop15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/77:20 amSBA - DFW
2 stops14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$430

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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 October 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-9:49 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$313

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/9

7:40 am-7:48 pm

2 stops14h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

7:19 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop26h 39m

$342

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

7:15 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$343

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/4

8:40 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops25h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/7

7:19 pm-6:40 am

1 stop9h 21m

$346

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 12/5

6:17 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/14

7:20 am-5:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

$392

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

7:10 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:15 am-11:21 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$422

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/26

8:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

7:15 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$424

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$157

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$172

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$172

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Deals found on 10/20

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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 October 17, 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 $63). 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 October 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 October 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 3 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 13h 47m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $298 and $326, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $257. On average you can expect to pay $473. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $292.

  • 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 $63). 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 3 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$210Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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