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$212+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara (DAY - SBA)

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Wed 3/11
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 7/296:00 am
DAY
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SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 8/312:37 pm
SBA
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DAY
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/291:43 pm
DAY
-
SBA
2 stops11h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 8/37:24 pm
SBA
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DAY
2 stops12h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/262:07 pm
DAY
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SBA
2 stops11h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 3/308:31 pm
SBA
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DAY
2 stops11h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/78:30 am
DAY
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SBA
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1012:59 pm
SBA
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DAY
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/268:34 am
DAY
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SBA
1 stop15h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 3/315:00 am
SBA
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DAY
2 stops10h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$558

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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 February 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$380
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$320
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Dayton

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

12:37 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$380

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 7/29

1:43 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

7:24 pm-11:15 am

2 stops12h 51m

$442

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 3/26

2:07 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/30

8:31 pm-10:57 am

2 stops11h 26m

$473

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 3/26

10:50 am-10:41 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/31

5:00 am-6:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$549

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 2/26

7:07 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops14h 06m

$649

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 4/29

7:03 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$212

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 4/29

11:32 am-11:58 pm

3 stops15h 26m

$612

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara (average of $119). Flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 February 2, 2026.
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
11,211 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,211 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,211 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all

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 8h 30m. Dayton and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1982 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara (average of $119). Flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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