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$79+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$457 or less
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/264:32 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop29h 17mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/37:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 9/223:12 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop21h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/257:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/94:45 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/162:09 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/24:45 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:40 pmSBA - DFW
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/105:15 amDFW - SBA
2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/172:32 pmSBA - DFW
2 stops7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/99:59 amDFW - SBA
Nonstop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:17 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/2311:00 amDFW - SBA
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/257:40 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/154:32 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop29h 17mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/177:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop14h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 10/58:39 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/87:40 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/73:05 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1112:29 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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
Fri 10/312:22 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$275

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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 August 14, 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

Fri 9/26

4:32 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop29h 17m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

7:39 pm-6:54 am

1 stop9h 15m

$203

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 9/22

3:12 pm-10:32 am

1 stop21h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/25

7:39 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 56m

$210

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/9

4:45 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

2:09 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$211

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 9/22

1:45 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/25

2:04 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 15m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/2

4:45 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-9:11 am

2 stops10h 31m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/10

11:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

2:32 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 08m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

8:40 pm-10:04 am

2 stops11h 24m

$216

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/10

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

1:17 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$237

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/9

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

1:17 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$237

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/12

9:59 am-11:38 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$79

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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 August 8, 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 86 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 $353). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/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 August 14, 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 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/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from DFW 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 14, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 1 inbound flight 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.

  • 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 $246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $305 and $386, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 52% 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 $259. On average you can expect to pay $633. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $211.

  • 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 $353). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 August 14, 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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