SBA - DFW

$192 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth departing on 8/12. 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas, 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$384
Typical prices: $463-$363
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/25Wed 8/26
SBA - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$454
Typical prices: $633-$455
American Airlines
Sat 7/18Sat 7/25
SBA - DFW • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $384 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 3h 26m
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Cheapest • Avg $330 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth (SBA-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
10h 13m
1 stop
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 12m
1 stop
$384Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
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6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
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7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
$385Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 11
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1:42 pm - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
23h 31m
1 stop
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7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
10h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 11:50 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 12m
1 stop
$420Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 11
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1:42 pm - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
23h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 6:38 pm
DFW
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SBA
14h 14m
1 stop
$424Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
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6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 2:02 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 44m
2 stops
$427Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jun 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
$433Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 5:43 am
SBA
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DFW
14h 01m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
$436Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pm
SBA
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DFW
6h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
9h 43m
2 stops
$438United Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 20m
1 stop
$443Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

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

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Barbara, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is November, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $642 and $626 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $557, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$192
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was $192 for a one-way ticket and $384 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is Dallas/Fort Worth.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $582 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $416 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and DFW 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $276 or less one-way and $474 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Dallas. 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 Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4257 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
SMF - LAS
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Super impressed by staff courtesy, and assistance, Flight was one of the best I've had despite turbulence... Will definitely be flying Alaskan air as my preferred choice

Even though I booked two tickets at the same time, we were unable to sit together. No one cared. I was disappointed due to the amount of money the flights had been that there was no way to get it changed.

great experience just at the end, we got in early and there wasn't anyone at the gate for 30 min so we had to just sit on the tarmac

Loved this first class flight! Awesome food, snacks and drinks. Comfortable seat with foot rest. Good movie. Very friendly crew! Only thing I would suggest is having a screen on seat back in front of me so I didn’t have to watch the movie on my phone.

Flight crew great! No WiFi not great. Someone took my bag not great!

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

I’m not sure there is anything that can be improved, even the cost was fantastic.

Very good. Easy check in, attentive flight attendant, and on time departure/landing.

It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

There were flight delays making our flight arrive at our destination after midnight didn’t seem to have enough crew or airplanes for the flights laid over in Dallas should’ve had plenty of time to make it to our next flight only made it because that flight was also delayed because our plane wasn’t even at the airport yet overall have not had a good experience on American

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

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