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$225+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Santa Barbara (DAY - 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$225
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$969
From Dayton to Santa Barbara
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/278:55 amDAY - SBA
2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/16:50 pmSBA - DAY
2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/152:29 pmDAY - SBA
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Thu 7/174:50 pmSBA - DAY
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/11$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/157:27 amDAY - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/196:12 amSBA - DAY
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$477

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

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Dayton

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Thu 11/27

8:55 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-11:03 am

2 stops13h 13m

$389

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Tue 7/15

2:29 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

4:50 pm-10:27 am

2 stops14h 37m

$474

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Tue 7/15

7:27 am-4:07 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/19

6:12 am-8:03 pm

2 stops10h 51m

$477

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 7/30

6:30 am-3:49 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$225

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 7/30

2:29 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$360

DaytonSanta Barbara

DAY - SBA

DAYSBA

Dayton

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-5:14 pm

3 stops14h 14m

$622

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Deals found on 6/11

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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, 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 $475). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $389 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $474 and $477 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $225. Users have also found prices from $360 and $622 on Delta and United Airlines, 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 $475). 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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