DFW - SBA

$170 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$340
Typical prices: $645-$471
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/11Wed 8/12
DFW - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$452
Typical prices: $888-$483
American Airlines
Sat 7/25Sat 8/1
DFW - SBA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $340 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 3h 17m
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Cheapest • Avg $250 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 34m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara (DFW-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10
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2:52 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 52m
1 stop
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1:42 pm - 7:42 pm
SBA
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DFW
28h 00m
1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
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7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
$371Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
$372Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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7:38 pm - 2:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
21h 09m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:58 pm
SBA
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DFW
11h 58m
1 stop
$376Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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1:51 pm - 11:50 pm
DFW
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SBA
11h 59m
1 stop
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3:26 pm - 5:00 am
SBA
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DFW
11h 34m
2 stops
$382Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:52 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 52m
1 stop
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1:42 pm - 7:42 pm
SBA
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DFW
28h 00m
1 stop
$387Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
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2:52 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 52m
1 stop
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2:28 pm - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
22h 45m
1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:02 pm - 10:05 am
DFW
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SBA
23h 03m
1 stop
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3:26 pm - 12:42 pm
SBA
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DFW
19h 16m
1 stop
$397Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 12m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:43 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
$404Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Santa Barbara, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $418 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $597 and $583 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $577 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$170
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara was $170 for a one-way ticket and $340 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $552 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $408 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $426 or less one-way and $559 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12480 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

I was very impressed at how Alaska Airlines handles people with medical needs.

Check in & bag drop was straightforward. Alaskair changed the gate approx 40 min before departure, and I only became aware due to Google wallet update to my boarding pass. Had to move from gate N1 to C9 which required use of the Train, luckily I had time available.

Flight was delayed and we were left in the plane with planed turned off, took so long to get to destination and luggages were lost. Such a hectic travel

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

My boarding passes were pulled from my Apple wallet and my 3 family members who were all sitting together in the same row all got put middle seats and were one of the last to board and barely were able to get our bags in the luggage bins.

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

Terrible experience with an extremely obese passenger seated directly behind me - who snored and gagged so loudly, even throughout takeoff, that no one within ten rows could have gotten any rest even with earplugs! I get that this poor person has a serious health issue, and that Alaska (maybe) had no way to prepare in advance (though he did occupy two seats). Still there must be a way to take a six-hour flight without feeling like I'm next to a roaring grizzly bear.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

I'm tall and the seats do not have a headrest so its hard to get comfortable. Staff and checking were all great.

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Flight delays for communication overall not a good experience uncomfortable on the plane. Person in front of me reclined his seat, putting them inches from my lap.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

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