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$91+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(Southwest)

One-way from

$91
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$476 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 junio 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 8/272:50 pmDAL - SBA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
mié. 9/35:40 amSBA - DAL
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 8/2611:54 amDAL - SBA
1 stop10h 14mDelta
mié. 9/38:13 amSBA - DAL
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 8/226:10 pmDFW - SBA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
lun. 8/2512:40 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12$237
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/129:45 amAUS - SBA
1 stop10h 55mHawaiian Airlines
vie. 8/157:30 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop8h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$284
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/86:00 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop25h 57mAlaska Airlines
lun. 8/117:30 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 9/186:59 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/224:36 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$285
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/45:35 pmAUS - SBA
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
vie. 8/83:00 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$290
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/42:05 pmSAT - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
lun. 8/111:45 pmSBA - SAT
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$290
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/298:00 pmELP - SBA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
mar. 8/55:40 amSBA - ELP
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 8/76:00 amSAT - SBA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/112:00 pmSBA - SAT
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$306
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/51:29 pmAUS - SBA
1 stop8h 46mDelta
mié. 7/94:50 pmSBA - AUS
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/10$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 7/55:00 amAUS - SBA
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/912:51 pmSBA - AUS
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$333

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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 junio 12, 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

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

mié. 8/27

2:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

mié. 9/3

5:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$144

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

mar. 8/26

11:54 am-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Santa Barbara

mié. 9/3

8:13 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$237

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

vie. 8/22

6:10 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/25

12:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$237

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 8/12

9:45 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Santa Barbara

vie. 8/15

7:30 pm-6:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$284

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

vie. 8/8

6:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop25h 57m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/11

7:30 pm-6:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$285

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

jue. 9/18

6:59 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Santa Barbara

lun. 9/22

4:36 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$285

AustinSanta Barbara

AUS - SBA

AUSSBA

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 8/4

5:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Santa Barbara

vie. 8/8

3:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$290

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

lun. 8/4

2:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/11

1:45 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 20m

$290

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

mar. 7/29

8:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Santa Barbara

mar. 8/5

5:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$297

San AntonioSanta Barbara

SAT - SBA

SATSBA

San Antonio

jue. 8/7

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/11

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$306

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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 $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.

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 junio 12, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Texas to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Texas to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from USTX to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Texas to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 Southwest ($91), Hawaiian Airlines ($101), and Delta ($124).

  • 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 $346. On average you can expect to pay $544. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $277.

  • 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 $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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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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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