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Cheap flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara (SBA)

DFW — SBA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sun 11/22
Sun 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Santa Barbara are usually found in April or January, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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October

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April

Average price

$659
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

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 44 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 $479). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in October is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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?

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andAmerican 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,108 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,108 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,108 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,108 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,187 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,108 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $296. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $376, and American Airlines, from $414. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $166 and $171, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $675 for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $406 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $445.

  • 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 $479). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in October is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$414Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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