$185+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Barbara (SBA)
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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Sep 19 — Sep 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 20, 2026.
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 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/1112:40 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Sat 9/122:01 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:16 pm -
1 stop21h 24m
Sat 9/122:17 pm -
1 stop21h 14m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/112:21 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Sat 9/1212:32 pm -
2 stops7h 58m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$374
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.
Thu 10/152:45 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Mon 10/191:30 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/66:00 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 11/93:15 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$396
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.
Sat 9/55:41 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Sat 9/1212:25 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/176:15 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Mon 9/214:40 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$446
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.
Sat 9/52:40 pm -
2 stops8h 35m
Sat 9/127:10 am -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$451
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/26:35 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 10/46:35 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$475
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/23:20 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 9/1412:30 pm -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$488
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/155:00 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 10/186:35 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$491
Best flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:16 pm -
1 stop21h 24m
Sat 9/122:17 pm -
1 stop21h 14m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/176:15 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Mon 9/214:40 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 9/136:00 am -
2 stops7h 46m
Wed 9/1612:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/124:27 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Wed 9/162:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/278:30 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 10/312:05 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/155:00 am -
2 stops9h 45m
Mon 10/191:30 pm -
2 stops8h 29m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$454
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:02 am -
2 stops19h 45m
Mon 10/196:08 am -
2 stops29h 44m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$458
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.
Sat 9/55:00 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 9/127:10 am -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 1/610:00 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Thu 1/71:57 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$454
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/26:35 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 10/46:35 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$475
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/211:00 am -
2 stops8h 05m
Mon 9/1412:30 pm -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 8/3012:57 pm -
2 stops11h 23m
Mon 8/319:45 am -
2 stops8h 06m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$607
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/155:00 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Sun 10/185:20 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$550
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/319:30 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Fri 9/412:30 pm -
2 stops7h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$607
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/23:20 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Sun 9/612:10 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 8/18![Southwest logo]()
$651
Last-minute flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/23:20 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 9/1412:30 pm -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/25:41 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Mon 9/1412:25 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$557
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:16 pm -
1 stop21h 24m
Sat 9/122:17 pm -
1 stop21h 14m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
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.
Sat 9/55:41 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Sat 9/1212:25 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$424
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.
Sat 9/52:40 pm -
2 stops8h 35m
Sat 9/127:10 am -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/1112:40 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Sat 9/122:01 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/112:21 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Sat 9/1212:32 pm -
2 stops7h 58m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$374
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 9/112:21 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Sun 9/136:10 am -
1 stop5h 24m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/124:27 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Wed 9/162:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 9/136:00 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 9/1612:25 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/176:15 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Mon 9/214:40 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/246:15 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Sun 9/2710:35 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 8/18![Southwest logo]()
$545
One-way flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/196:04 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/255:15 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/2510:18 am -
2 stops10h 40m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$217
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:46 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 9/206:04 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 9/208:40 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 12/266:25 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 12/266:00 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$319
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:20 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/2812:10 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/18![Southwest logo]()
$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/287:20 am -
2 stops10h 47m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:50 pm -
3 stops24h 50m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$520
Find 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 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $364 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $185 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $291 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 9/5
6:16 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop21h 24m
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/12
2:17 pm-1:31 pm
1 stop21h 14m
$369
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Thu 9/17
6:15 am-11:55 am
1 stop7h 40m
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/21
4:40 pm-5:50 am
1 stop11h 10m
$446
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sun 9/13
6:00 am-11:46 am
2 stops7h 46m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/16
12:25 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop8h 05m
$448
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 9/12
4:27 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop6h 36m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/16
2:00 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$454
Quickest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 10/27
8:30 am-12:59 pm
1 stop6h 29m
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/31
2:05 pm-10:28 pm
1 stop6h 23m
$454
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/15
5:00 am-12:45 pm
2 stops9h 45m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
1:30 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops8h 29m
$454
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 1/6
10:00 am-3:24 pm
1 stop7h 24m
Santa Barbara
Thu 1/7
1:57 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop6h 54m
$454
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/15
6:02 am-11:47 pm
2 stops19h 45m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
6:08 am-1:52 pm
2 stops29h 44m
$458
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Sat 9/5
5:00 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/12
7:10 am-4:55 pm
2 stops7h 45m
$458
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Fri 10/2
6:35 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/4
6:35 pm-5:45 am
1 stop9h 10m
$475
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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 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$224 | Average$728 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |