Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara (DFW - SBA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$303	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is currently $303
Cheapest one-way flight	$152	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is currently $152
Cheapest nonstop flights	$445	American Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is currently $445
Last-minute weekend getaway	$470	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to Santa Barbara is currently $470
Cheapest business class flights	$893	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is currently $893

Fastest flight	3 hr 18 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara takes 3 hr 18 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–510
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $415–600

Popular airlines from Dallas to Santa Barbara

Southwest

from $427

Typical price: $410–580

2640 weekly connecting flights

DAL - SBA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $445

Typical price: $405–600

7 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - SBA Every day

639 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SBA Every day
United

from $427

Typical price: $370–590

151 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SBA Every day
Delta

from $465

Typical price: $455–770

92 weekly connecting flights

DAL, DFW - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $303

Typical price: $380–770

42 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 3 hr 185 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 20 min 211 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $275 to $510.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $303. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $152.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $427, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $445, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $427, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $465, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $303, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara starts at $303 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $152 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 18 min is the shortest flight time from Dallas to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 639 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,640 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara are:

United offers 151 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 92 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dallas and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $303. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $152.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $427, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $445, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $427, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $465, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara is $303, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

American flies direct from Dallas to Santa Barbara.

There are 7 American direct flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Santa Barbara at price $470 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

American flies direct from Dallas to Santa Barbara.

There are 7 American direct flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and Santa Barbara start at $445 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sat, Jul 11 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dallas and Santa Barbara start at $893 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and Santa Barbara start at $303 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from Dallas to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dallas and Santa Barbara starts at $470 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Santa Barbara at price $470 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dallas to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.