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$118 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 4/28. 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
$235
Overall average: $502
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/25Tue 4/28
DFW - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $414-$623
American Airlines
Wed 3/18Wed 3/25
DFW - SBA • Non-stop
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $235 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 19% price drop
June
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Barbara

Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 30m
1 stop
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
$235Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
DFW
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
6h 13m
1 stop
$245Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 30m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:00 am
SBA
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DFW
21h 00m
2 stops
$284Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
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8:47 pm - 2:16 pm
DFW
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SBA
19h 29m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
$297Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 2:16 pm
DFW
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SBA
21h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
$304Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 2
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3:13 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DFW
15h 59m
2 stops
$324Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
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6:00 am - 1:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
9h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 4:39 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 18m
1 stop
$337Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 12:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
21h 08m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 4:40 am
SBA
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DFW
12h 02m
1 stop
$355Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:32 pm
DFW
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SBA
14h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:20 am
SBA
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DFW
9h 00m
1 stop
$357Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 1:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
22h 08m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 4:39 pm
SBA
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DFW
7h 18m
1 stop
$365Alaska 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.

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 Tuesdays 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 July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $563 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 $478 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 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$118
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Barbara was $118 for a one-way ticket and $235 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $532 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $528 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $447 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

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Reviews of the 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

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.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

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