$159+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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 March 23, 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 March 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/286:30 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/217:17 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 4/288:31 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/216:35 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/282:10 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/2112:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops7h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 4/284:11 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/137:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 5/204:11 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/66:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 5/114:11 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/136:01 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2012:57 pm
SBA
- HOU
2 stops8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/199:57 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops10h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2012:57 pm
SBA
- HOU
2 stops8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/1912:05 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Wed 5/2012:35 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/22![Delta logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/194:30 pm
HOU
- SBA
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/202:10 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/216:35 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Tue 4/284:53 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops13h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/22![Delta logo]()
$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/266:02 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 6/212:45 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$378
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 March 23, 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 March 23, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/216:35 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/282:10 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/1912:05 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Wed 5/2012:35 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/22![Delta logo]()
$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/199:57 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops10h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2012:57 pm
SBA
- HOU
2 stops8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21![American Airlines logo]()
$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/302:50 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 5/82:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:42 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:25 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/219:43 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops14h 12m
Delta
Tue 4/284:53 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops13h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/20![Delta logo]()
$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/25:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/265:45 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 6/22:10 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$421
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:33 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:25 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/308:00 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Fri 5/86:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$422
Last-minute flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/156:30 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 4/222:16 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/217:17 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 4/288:31 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/216:35 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/282:10 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/2112:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops7h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 4/284:11 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/216:35 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Tue 4/284:53 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops13h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/22![Delta logo]()
$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/286:30 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/287:45 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Mon 5/412:39 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/20![Delta logo]()
$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/287:22 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 5/62:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Fri 5/82:17 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/302:03 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Fri 5/84:11 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/306:25 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 5/86:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20![Southwest logo]()
$417
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 March 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/219:37 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/216:01 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18![American Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/2112:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19![American Airlines logo]()
$164
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/184:32 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/188:50 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops11h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20![American Airlines logo]()
$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 4/66:05 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/76:01 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21![American Airlines logo]()
$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 4/62:09 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/711:33 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops12h 21m
Delta
Deal found 3/21![Delta logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:05 pm
IAH
- SBA
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/181:48 pm
IAH
- SBA
3 stops29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/610:09 pm
IAH
- SBA
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$781
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 March 23, 2026.
Round-trip from | $312 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $159 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $560 |
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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 March 23, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Tue 4/21
6:35 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/28
2:10 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$317
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 5/19
12:05 pm-3:59 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Santa Barbara
Wed 5/20
12:35 pm-10:17 pm
1 stop7h 42m
$357
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Tue 5/19
9:57 am-6:08 pm
2 stops10h 11m
Santa Barbara
Wed 5/20
12:57 pm-11:47 pm
2 stops8h 50m
$368
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 4/21
9:43 am-9:55 pm
2 stops14h 12m
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/28
4:53 pm-8:42 am
2 stops13h 49m
$368
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 4/30
2:50 pm-8:06 pm
1 stop7h 16m
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/8
2:17 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop6h 34m
$412
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 5/2
5:00 am-12:07 pm
1 stop9h 07m
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/5
2:17 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop6h 34m
$412
Quickest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Tue 5/26
5:45 pm-9:50 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Santa Barbara
Tue 6/2
2:10 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$421
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Thu 4/30
8:00 am-3:35 pm
2 stops9h 35m
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/8
6:20 am-2:25 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$422
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 5/9
4:42 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops9h 03m
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/12
7:25 am-5:18 pm
1 stop7h 53m
$442
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Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 5/2
4:33 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops9h 12m
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/5
7:25 am-5:18 pm
1 stop7h 53m
$442
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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 $58). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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.
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 March 23, 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$224 | Average$508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |