How long is the flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

Departing from Dayton to Santa Barbara will take you 8h 25m. Dayton and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1982 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $320. Users have also found prices from $354 and $359 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 17% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 58 days in advance to save up to 151% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 58 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $317, or $488 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to Santa Barbara?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Dayton. Prices for February average $423 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $242. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAY to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dayton to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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?

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

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Fri 9/266:06 amDAY - SBA

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$339

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$320

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$378

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How long is the flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara?
Departing from Dayton to Santa Barbara will take you 8h 25m. Dayton and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1982 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to Santa Barbara one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $320. Users have also found prices from $354 and $359 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Dayton 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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