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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas 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 to Santa Barbara departing on 1/6. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Southwest
Tue 1/13Wed 1/14
DAL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$375
Typical prices: $361-$550
American Airlines
Wed 3/18Wed 3/25
DFW - SBA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $223 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 4:35 pm
DAL
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SBA
6h 30m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:30 pm
SBA
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DAL
5h 30m1 stop
$223Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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9:10 am - 2:20 pm
DAL
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SBA
7h 10m1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:00 pm
SBA
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DAL
8h 00m2 stops
$228Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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2:25 pm - 9:10 pm
DAL
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SBA
8h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 5:40 pm
SBA
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DAL
9h 40m2 stops
$233Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:00 am - 7:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
13h 47m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$239Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$254Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
29h 04m1 stop
$284Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$304Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
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8:00 am - 7:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
13h 47m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$313Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
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7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$328Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
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8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
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7:20 am - 9:49 pm
SBA
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DFW
12h 29m2 stops
$334Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Dallas to Santa Barbara flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara costs $414 on the route between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Santa Barbara (SBA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Santa Barbara on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas 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 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 to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $563 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas 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 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 to Santa Barbara, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$162
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas 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 flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara was $120 for a one-way ticket and $223 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and Santa Barbara?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

    Dallas is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Santa Barbara. You will leave Dallas from one of these airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth. You will be arriving at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and Santa Barbara, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas 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 to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas 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 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Direct departures

Dallas to Santa Barbara

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Santa Barbara to Dallas

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Dallas 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAX - SFO
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

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