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$142+ Cheap flights from Dallas 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SBA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Dallas to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$462
From Dallas to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/19:59 amDFW - SBA
Nonstop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/912:37 pmSBA - DFW
Nonstop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/105:05 pmDAL - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/123:35 pmSBA - DAL
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/75:45 amDFW - SBA
2 stops8h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/112:08 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/11:29 pmDFW - SBA
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Wed 4/95:45 amSBA - DFW
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/19$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/207:38 pmDAL - SBA
1 stop24h 51mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/277:23 pmSBA - DAL
1 stop21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 6/47:30 amDFW - SBA
1 stop12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/96:27 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$464
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/410:00 amDFW - SBA
1 stop10h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/67:27 pmSBA - DFW
1 stop8h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$558

Find flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 February 21, 2025.

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Dallas

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/1

9:59 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

12:37 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$283

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Sat 5/10

5:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

3:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$328

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/7

5:45 am-12:09 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

2:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$334

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/1

1:29 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

5:45 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$336

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Thu 3/20

7:38 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop24h 51m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/27

7:23 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$402

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

6:27 pm-11:55 am

1 stop15h 28m

$464

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/4

10:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/6

7:27 pm-5:47 am

1 stop8h 20m

$558

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/20

9:59 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$142

DallasSanta Barbara

DAL - SBA

DALSBA

Dallas Love Field

Tue 3/18

11:56 am-8:39 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$152

DallasSanta Barbara

DFW - SBA

DFWSBA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/18

1:45 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$152

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 DFW to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 February 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas 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 February 21, 2025.

The most flights from A78 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 February 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Dallas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Dallas per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara round-trip from $283. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $328, and United Airlines, from $334. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $152 and $157, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $303.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 3 airlines flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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