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$404+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara (DAY - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:28 amDAY - SBA
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - DAY
2 stops12h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:40 pmDAY - SBA
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2712:25 pmSBA - DAY
1 stop22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,021

Find flight deals from Dayton to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) 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 December 18, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$399
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

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September

Average price

$475
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DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Sat 1/31

10:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

12:59 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$404

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 1/1

10:38 am-9:48 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

8:33 pm-10:01 am

2 stops10h 28m

$473

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 1/1

7:07 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

12:25 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$623

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Deals found on 12/15

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara (average of $110). Flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Dayton to Santa Barbara will take you 14h 40m. Dayton and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1982 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dayton to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $283 on this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton 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 Dayton to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara (average of $110). Flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 airline flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Dayton 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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