Santa Barbara

$136+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Santa Barbara are usually found in September or April, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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 May 17, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 6/67:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/96:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop10h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$333
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/37:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/84:01 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 6/67:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/107:28 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$368
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:03 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop12h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/294:01 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$375
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 5/247:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/277:27 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/77:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/96:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop10h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$386
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 7/142:52 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 7/226:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$395
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 6/97:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/116:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$396
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 6/67:09 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/126:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$401
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/102:52 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/176:00 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:45 pm
DAL
-
SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Wed 6/172:05 pm
SBA
-
DAL
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:10 am
DAL
-
SBA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/1810:55 am
SBA
-
DAL
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$448

Find 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 May 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$333
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(WAYA)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$563
From Dallas to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 7/14

7:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/22

2:28 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$395

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/29

7:35 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$429

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Wed 6/10

7:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$433

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Tue 7/14

9:10 am-1:30 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

6:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$438

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 7/25

7:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

1:42 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop23h 31m

$442

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Wed 10/7

3:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/14

10:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$443

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Sat 8/15

1:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

6:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$453

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/28

1:03 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$455

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Wed 5/27

4:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

6:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$455

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/3

6:20 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/6

3:26 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$476

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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?

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 88 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 $174). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 May 17, 2026.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas 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 May 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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. 2 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 0 inbound flights from Dallas per day.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Southwest fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1323 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $331. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $175 and $215, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $345 for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $171 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $395.

  • 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 $174). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$436Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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