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$134+ Cheap flights from Texas 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Texas to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Texas to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$188

Good round-trip deal

$573 or less
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Cheapest flights from Texas to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Texas to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:59 amDFW - SBA
Nonstop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1312:22 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/24:45 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/303:44 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/69:15 amDFW - SBA
1 stop27h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:39 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$291
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop14h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/307:44 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop20h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/237:55 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/312:30 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/712:40 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Thu 9/114:55 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/31$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/224:36 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/45:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/84:36 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:15 pmELP - SBA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/311:20 pmSBA - ELP
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 12/155:35 pmDAL - SBA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/172:55 pmSBA - DAL
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/176:00 amAUS - SBA
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:05 amSBA - AUS
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:35 pmSAT - SBA
2 stops10h 27mDelta
Sat 9/65:50 amSBA - SAT
2 stops13h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/31$307

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Texas to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Texas to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Texas

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/11

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

12:22 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$267

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/2

4:45 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

3:44 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 35m

$287

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/6

9:15 am-10:32 am

1 stop27h 17m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

7:39 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 21m

$291

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

7:44 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$296

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/7

12:40 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

4:55 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 29m

$297

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

7:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

2:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$297

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

4:36 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$297

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sat 8/30

5:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

1:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$302

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/4

5:00 am-12:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

4:36 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$302

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

Wed 9/3

1:35 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

5:50 am-9:19 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$307

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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Best time to book a flight from Texas to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Texas 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Texas 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 August 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Texas to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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 August 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Texas to Santa Barbara have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Texas 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 Texas?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from Texas.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Texas to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($134), Southwest ($143), and Alaska Airlines ($143).

  • What are the most popular routes from Texas to Santa Barbara?

    When deciding which route to take from Texas to Santa Barbara consider Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara, Austin Bergstrom - Santa Barbara or Houston Hobby - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Texas to Santa Barbara is $259. On average you can expect to pay $619. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $287.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Texas 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Texas to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Texas 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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