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Find cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara from $259

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 7/8. 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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Cheap flight deals 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.
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7:16 pm - 8:41 pmDFW-SBA
3h 25mnonstop
12:31 pm - 5:46 pmSBA-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$319American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Fri, May 31
6:55 pm - 9:56 pmDFW-SBA
5h 01m1 stop
5:11 am - 10:26 amSBA-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$328American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Fri, May 31
6:55 pm - 9:56 pmDFW-SBA
5h 01m1 stop
6:12 am - 1:26 pmSBA-DFW
5h 14m1 stop
$338American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Fri, May 31
10:13 am - 11:35 amDFW-SBA
3h 22mnonstop
4:11 pm - 11:24 pmSBA-DFW
5h 13m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 19
4:35 pm - 9:18 pmDFW-SBA
6h 43m1 stop
1:48 pm - 12:31 amSBA-DFW
8h 43m1 stop
$350United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28
4:48 pm - 9:21 pmDFW-SBA
6h 33m1 stop
2:00 pm - 12:39 amSBA-DFW
8h 39m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
11:30 am - 11:48 pmDFW-SBA
14h 18m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:55 pmSBA-DFW
5h 55m1 stop
$394Delta
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 19
3:35 pm - 8:55 pmDFW-SBA
7h 20m1 stop
7:25 am - 6:41 pmSBA-DFW
9h 16m1 stop
$398Delta
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Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 9
7:30 am - 5:03 pmDFW-SBA
11h 33m2 stops
1:45 pm - 4:32 amSBA-DFW
12h 47m2 stops
$570Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
7:20 am - 1:21 pmDFW-SBA
8h 01m1 stop
6:03 pm - 4:38 amSBA-DFW
8h 35m1 stop
$577Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 26

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 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 August, where tickets cost $430 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of tickets is $699 and $694 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on United Airlines ($259) and American Airlines ($363). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($319) and United Airlines ($350).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Santa Barbara?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara.
There is just one airline that flies from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $268.

How many flights are there between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Santa Barbara per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and land in Santa Barbara, with an average flight time of 3h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Santa Barbara?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Santa Barbara from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is typically 3h 14m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,312 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 10:10 am and will be landing in Santa Barbara at 11:52 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara jets off at 10:35 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$259
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara was $259 for a one-way ticket and $319 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 PSA 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 Airbus A319 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, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $468 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $523 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DFW to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $338 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Nonstop returns

Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11226 reviews
8.1crew
6.7food
7.1entertainment
7.2comfort
7.7boarding
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So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

4.0 OkayANTHONY, Apr 2024HNL - SFO
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So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Crew is way too many times on the intercom re explaining the same thing

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

I don’t think the flight attendants are happy. They do not seem to be friendly or welcoming.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

Flight delayed, boarding time kept changing, not good. Nee firm information given each time.

My previous flight was late and did not connect properly. The gate was closed and I missed this flight.

The flight was 6 hr late and then they blamed it on the weather. All of the other planes were coming and going fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dallas to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 35mDFW-SBA
$259
7/8Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 10mDFW-SBA
$282
6/16Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
20h 14mDFW-SBA
$289
6/16Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 02mDFW-SBA
$333
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 21mDFW-SBA
$363

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Dallas/Fort Worth Airport - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

Cabin classes:

$1,128
$1,868
$311

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