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$254+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HOU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

One-way from

$254
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$437
From Santa Barbara to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/214:25 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:19 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/224:55 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/258:25 amIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/174:55 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Mon 6/2311:24 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/1$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:55 amSBA - HOU
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 6/141:00 pmHOU - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/144:55 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Sat 6/216:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/30$628

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Houston that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/3

12:40 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/8

7:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 24m

$299

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

1:19 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

$304

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/7

7:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$312

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

1:19 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/7

5:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$327

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

5:55 am-2:35 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/14

1:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$437

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/14

4:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops14h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/21

6:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$628

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Deals found on 4/29

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Houston have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 2 airlines have flights to Houston from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Houston is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $299 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $304 and $312 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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