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$129 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 12/14. 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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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

Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 5
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12:40 pm - 9:43 pmSBA-DFW
7h 03m1 stop
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12:15 pm - 4:11 pmDFW-SBA
5h 56m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
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8:35 am - 6:54 pmSBA-DFW
8h 19m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:11 pmDFW-SBA
11h 56m2 stops
$262Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 8:48 amSBA-DFW
13h 47m2 stops
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6:15 am - 4:11 pmDFW-SBA
11h 56m2 stops
$267Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 4:39 amSBA-DFW
8h 54m1 stop
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10:00 am - 6:14 pmDFW-SBA
10h 14m1 stop
$318Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 5:44 pmSBA-DFW
3h 16mnonstop
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9:59 am - 11:38 amDFW-SBA
3h 39mnonstop
$331American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:18 pmSBA-DFW
5h 13m1 stop
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10:03 am - 11:34 amDFW-SBA
3h 31mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 6:55 amSBA-DFW
9h 11m1 stop
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8:00 am - 6:56 pmDFW-SBA
12h 56m1 stop
$368Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 10:00 pmSBA-DFW
5h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 11:59 pmDFW-SBA
8h 13m2 stops
$379United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 12:19 amSBA-DFW
8h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 2:42 pmDFW-SBA
6h 52m1 stop
$392United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 6:35 amSBA-DFW
8h 56m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:41 pmDFW-SBA
9h 41m1 stop
$466Hawaiian Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $257 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 28% price drop
November
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $264-578
Delta
Mon 11/3Wed 11/5
SBA - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$331
Typical prices: $191-675
American Airlines
Sat 11/8Tue 11/11
SBA - DFW • Non-stop
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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?

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 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 February, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $525 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 $377, 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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $257 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, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $464 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $334 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 $228 or less one-way and $343 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

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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

American Airlines

American Airlines

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

American Airlines

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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 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Sep 2025SFO - LAS
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

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