Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,316-mile flight takes about 3h 25m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,316 mi · 2,118 km
- Flight time
- 3h 25m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying DFW to SBA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 45,473 | 3h 24m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,088 | 3h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to SBA flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:10am and the last at 10:30am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1822American Airlines | 10:10am | 11:30am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2510American Airlines | 10:30am | 11:47am | 4 | 74% |
Is DFW to SBA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 364 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (84%), those around 9am the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 364 | 82% | 12 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 4,446 | |
| September 2025 | 29 | 4,046 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,425 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 3,583 | |
| December 2025 | 30 | 3,893 | |
| January 2026 | 29 | 2,144 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 2,937 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 4,194 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,959 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,485 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,587 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,862 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.