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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $643. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Santa Barbara.$545 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Santa Barbara.$643 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

Santa Barbara.$697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Santa Barbara.$697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Santa Barbara.$709 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $709, select.

Santa Barbara.$913 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.

Santa Barbara.$916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $916, select.

Santa Barbara.$939 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.

Santa Barbara.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Dallas Love Field on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.

Santa Barbara.$1,048 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.

Santa Barbara.$1,048 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.

Santa Barbara.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$545
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	50

Finding cheap flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal?

The best price we found for a return flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal is $545. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal?

3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal.

Which airlines fly direct from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal?

American Airlines and Envoy Air fly direct from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal.

How many flights are there a week from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal?

As of September 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Santa Barbara Municipal?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Santa Barbara?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara Municipal is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): What you need to know

Dallas's main airport is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore your options for leaving from this base when searching for your flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
The average duration of a direct Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Santa Barbara is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Dallas. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located in Santa Barbara.
Choose from 7 direct flights a week between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). This is the busiest route, with American Airlines offering a 9:57am departure from DFW to SBA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dallas to SBA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Take the express route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) operate from here.
When leaving from DFW, you can catch a direct flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport with American Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DFW and SBA is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 71.15% of its services arriving as planned.
DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

You can reach DAL from the centre of Dallas in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dallas to SBA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dallas Love Field before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Dallas Love Field has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.

About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Consider booking a hotel near SBA if you're catching a late flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..

Getting from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to central Santa Barbara

Central Santa Barbara is roughly 13 kilometres from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Right now, $300 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $545. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dallas to SBA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dallas to SBA.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

December is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Santa Barbara based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Dallas to SBA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Barbara to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC.

More about Santa Barbara

Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santa Barbara:
Your trip to Santa Barbara wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Old Mission Santa Barbara, East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA and Hendrys Beach.

Explore more of the United States

Santa Barbara is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres east of Santa Barbara, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 257 kilometres north of Santa Barbara, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.