$164+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HOU
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to HoustonExplore 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 February 13, 2026.
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 February 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/42:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:50 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 3/47:15 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/412:38 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 3/105:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/106:19 am
SBA
- IAH
2 stops7h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 3/115:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11![American Airlines logo]()
$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/82:16 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/117:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/105:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/284:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/18:08 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12![American Airlines logo]()
$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:16 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/281:05 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/16:40 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/135:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/161:05 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 4/209:12 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 4/165:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/207:50 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9![Southwest logo]()
$361
Best flights from Santa Barbara to HoustonDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/104:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11![American Airlines logo]()
$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 3/47:15 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/82:16 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/117:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/105:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/281:05 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/16:40 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/284:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/18:08 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12![American Airlines logo]()
$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/135:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/161:05 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 4/209:12 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 4/165:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/207:50 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9![Southwest logo]()
$361
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:07 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:18 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop27h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 5/75:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/117:50 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/307:13 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 5/42:03 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/305:20 am
SBA
- HOU
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/47:50 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10![Southwest logo]()
$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/86:40 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/112:40 pm
HOU
- SBA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10![Southwest logo]()
$389
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to HoustonDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston. Data last updated February 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston. Data last updated February 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 2/265:25 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 3/24:00 pm
HOU
- SBA
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 3/47:15 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Fri 3/137:35 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/42:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:50 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/412:38 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 3/105:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/105:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:21 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/135:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/56:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 3/65:30 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:16 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/106:19 am
SBA
- IAH
2 stops7h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 3/115:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11![American Airlines logo]()
$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/284:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 4/18:08 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12![American Airlines logo]()
$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 3/281:05 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/16:40 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$349
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to HoustonSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Houston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Houston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/252:10 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/2512:37 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/302:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/305:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10![Southwest logo]()
$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/307:13 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$186
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 6/21:57 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/194:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 6/25:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 3/214:41 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/196:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10![Southwest logo]()
$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/241:02 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/246:19 am
SBA
- IAH
2 stops12h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$279
Find 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 February 13, 2026.
Round-trip from | $322 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $164 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $457 |
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Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/10
4:41 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop5h 15m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 3/11
6:00 am-11:48 am
1 stop7h 48m
$327
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Mon 3/2
12:40 pm-9:44 pm
1 stop7h 04m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 3/4
7:15 am-11:55 am
1 stop6h 40m
$327
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/8
2:16 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop6h 36m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 4/11
7:00 am-1:14 pm
1 stop8h 14m
$339
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/4
7:21 am-5:53 pm
1 stop8h 32m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 3/10
5:33 pm-7:51 pm
1 stop28h 18m
$343
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/28
4:41 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop5h 15m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 4/1
8:08 am-11:57 am
1 stop5h 49m
$344
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - HOU
SBAHOU
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/28
1:05 pm-1:40 am
1 stop10h 35m
Houston Hobby
Wed 4/1
6:40 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$349
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/4
7:21 am-5:53 pm
1 stop8h 32m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 3/13
5:33 pm-7:51 pm
1 stop28h 18m
$353
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/16
1:05 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop8h 09m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 4/20
9:12 pm-12:36 am
1 stop5h 24m
$361
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - HOU
SBAHOU
Santa Barbara
Thu 4/16
5:20 am-12:55 pm
1 stop5h 35m
Houston Hobby
Mon 4/20
7:50 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 35m
$361
Santa BarbaraHouston
SBA - IAH
SBAIAH
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/7
7:07 pm-5:16 am
1 stop8h 09m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 5/11
6:18 pm-7:55 pm
1 stop27h 37m
$361
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Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$218 | Average$342 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$316 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$334 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |