SBA - DFW

$168 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 2/18. 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
$343
Overall average: $429
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/27Wed 1/28
SBA - DFW • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$417
Typical prices: $385-$501
American Airlines
Thu 3/5Sat 3/7
SBA - DFW • Non-stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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November
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February
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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, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28
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7:20 am - 9:52 pm
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DFW
12h 32m2 stops
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8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
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2:38 pm - 6:40 am
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DFW
14h 02m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:51 pm
DFW
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SBA
15h 51m2 stops
$344Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28
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7:20 am - 5:14 pm
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DFW
7h 54m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:53 pm
DFW
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SBA
7h 53m1 stop
$353Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
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2:38 pm - 6:40 am
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DFW
14h 02m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
9h 47m1 stop
$354Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:21 am - 4:39 pm
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DFW
7h 18m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
9h 47m1 stop
$355Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:39 pm - 6:58 pm
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DFW
21h 19m2 stops
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10:00 am - 1:53 pm
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29h 53m1 stop
$364Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:39 pm - 6:58 pm
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DFW
21h 19m2 stops
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8:00 am - 7:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
13h 47m2 stops
$373Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
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12:41 pm - 5:59 pm
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DFW
3h 18mnonstop
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10:05 am - 11:48 am
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SBA
3h 43mnonstop
$374American Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29
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2:45 pm - 5:14 pm
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DFW
24h 29m2 stops
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4:54 pm - 7:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
28h 53m1 stop
$376Alaska Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 7
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7:21 am - 4:39 pm
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DFW
7h 18m1 stop
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5:39 pm - 12:47 pm
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SBA
21h 08m2 stops
$378Alaska 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.

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 Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Barbara, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays 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 September and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $619 and $554 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 $492, 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was $168 for a one-way ticket and $343 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $273 or less one-way and $424 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

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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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

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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 airlines flying 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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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.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

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

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

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.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

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