SBA - DFW

$122 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 5/9. 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
$205
Overall average: $551
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/5Wed 5/6
SBA - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$435
Typical prices: $358-$479
American Airlines
Sat 4/18Wed 4/22
SBA - DFW • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $205 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 3h 20m
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Cheapest • Avg $234 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 49% price drop
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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, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
DFW
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$205Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
DFW
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$243Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
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6:00 am - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
6h 13m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
DFW
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 15
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6:00 am - 12:14 pm
SBA
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DFW
28h 14m
1 stop
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7:09 pm - 11:55 pm
DFW
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SBA
6h 46m
1 stop
$279Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
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3:13 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 32m
1 stop
$280Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 32m
1 stop
$309Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
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3:13 pm - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
10h 32m
1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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2:53 pm - 2:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 20m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 11:45 pm
DFW
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SBA
19h 25m
2 stops
$319Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
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6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DFW
15h 59m
2 stops
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1:03 pm - 11:55 pm
DFW
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SBA
12h 52m
1 stop
$324Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
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4:01 pm - 6:13 pm
SBA
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DFW
24h 12m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 11:55 pm
DFW
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SBA
12h 52m
1 stop
$333Alaska 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 Wednesday and avoid Mondays 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 June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $626 and $618 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.

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 $479 on average.

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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
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.
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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 $122 for a one-way ticket and $205 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 $465 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 $496 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $308 or less one-way and $438 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

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American Airlines

Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

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

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

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