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$274+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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HOU — SBA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 August 16, 2025.

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$274
(Delta)

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September

Average price

$480
From Houston to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 11/1911:50 amIAH - SBA
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Wed 12/35:50 amSBA - IAH
2 stops10h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/14$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/196:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/31:16 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/267:55 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/298:40 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/2611:22 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Mon 9/294:55 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/14$323
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:27 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/36:48 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/2011:50 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Thu 11/275:20 amSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/262:17 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/294:36 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/268:40 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 9/293:00 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 9/126:01 amIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:05 amSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 11/201:15 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Thu 11/2712:45 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/13$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/96:10 amHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sun 10/123:20 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 9/128:40 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/1410:50 amSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Santa Barbara 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Houston

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

11:50 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

5:50 am-6:14 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$274

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

1:16 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$275

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

7:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

8:40 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$318

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

11:22 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

4:55 pm-8:43 am

2 stops13h 48m

$323

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

12:27 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

6:48 pm-5:47 am

1 stop8h 59m

$340

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/20

11:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/27

5:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$344

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

2:17 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

4:36 pm-8:28 am

2 stops13h 52m

$357

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/26

8:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

3:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

$378

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

6:01 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:05 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$415

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/20

1:15 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/27

12:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$427

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 HOU to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Houston. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $263, American Airlines will fly you from Houston to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $298 and $311, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara 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 Houston to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Santa Barbara. 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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