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

Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $294 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $389. American Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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 $418, or $527 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Dayton. Prices for April average $425 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $175. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 21% 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.

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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.

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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.

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Tue 4/221:05 pmDAY - SBA

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - DAY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

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$389

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Tue 4/221:05 pmDAY - SBA

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - DAY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

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$294

Tue 4/222:05 pmDAY - SBA

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Tue 4/221:05 pmDAY - SBA

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - DAY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$294

Tue 4/222:05 pmDAY - SBA

2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines

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2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$389

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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 $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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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).

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Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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United Airlines

7.4

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Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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United Airlines

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8,608 reviews

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Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $294 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $389. American Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $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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