Dallas-Fort Worth to Santa Barbara (DFW–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DFW Airport Page →
1,313 mi airlines 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2083
AA American
7M8
10:05 AM
MDT TC
11:48 AM
PDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2755
AA American
7M8
10:37 AM
MDT
12:12 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2083
AA American
7M8
12:38 PM
PDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2755
AA American
7M8
1:02 PM
PDT
6:25 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Dallas-Fort Worth to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,313 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

DFW–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,313 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 7M8 3h35-3h43 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to SBA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,095
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → SBA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
SBA → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric DFW→SBA DAL→SBA
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 3h 35m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,313 mi / 2,113 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 43m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance1,313 mi / 2,113 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 43m. The route covers 1,313 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DFW to SBA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SAN, RIL, FAT, OAK, TUS, SJC, HOU, BFI, OMA, STL, MDW, CMH, CHS, SRQ, PBI, EWR, DEN, ONT, SMF, SFO, LAX, LAS, PHX, SLC, SEA, ORD, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from SBA to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DFW to SBA

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to SBA ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,313 miles (2,113 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).