$207+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Jun 24 — Jul 11
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 May 25, 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 May 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/227:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 9/292:00 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop12h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/157:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$398
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:02 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop14h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/247:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/2210:26 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops6h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 9/291:14 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23![American Airlines logo]()
$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/177:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 6/246:00 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:30 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sat 8/157:10 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22![Southwest logo]()
$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/27:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 7/78:24 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop27h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/257:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$435
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/245:55 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/111:45 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/248:31 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1112:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 6/237:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Thu 6/2512:15 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24![American Airlines logo]()
$440
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 11/127:30 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sun 11/156:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25![Southwest logo]()
$451
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 May 25, 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 May 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/227:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 9/292:00 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 8/155:00 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/196:55 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$420
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop27h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/257:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/248:31 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1112:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/207:10 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 53m
Delta
Thu 7/235:50 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/24![Delta logo]()
$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:30 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sat 8/157:10 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22![Southwest logo]()
$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/27:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 7/78:24 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/257:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1112:20 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/245:55 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/111:45 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/234:20 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 9/282:00 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23![United Airlines logo]()
$483
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 7/255:45 pm
HOU
- SBA
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/116:55 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 9/13:00 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 9/52:01 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24![United Airlines logo]()
$483
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 11/127:30 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sun 11/156:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25![Southwest logo]()
$451
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/206:25 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Thu 7/236:00 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/24![Southwest logo]()
$467
Last-minute flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated May 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated May 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 5/224:05 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:40 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$1,017
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/46:25 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Mon 6/86:00 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$587
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/68:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop28h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/107:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$587
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:10 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Fri 6/126:00 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/24![Southwest logo]()
$582
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:02 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop14h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/247:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/177:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 6/246:00 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 6/195:35 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 6/266:00 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20![American Airlines logo]()
$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/226:25 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Mon 6/296:00 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25![Southwest logo]()
$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/222:04 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops9h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 6/296:00 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25![American Airlines logo]()
$492
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:19 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop27h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/257:28 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 6/237:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Thu 6/2512:15 pm
SBA
- IAH
2 stops9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24![American Airlines logo]()
$440
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 May 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sat 7/47:35 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/22![Delta logo]()
$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/47:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23![American Airlines logo]()
$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/46:03 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23![American Airlines logo]()
$469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/41:06 pm
HOU
- SBA
2 stops10h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/23![Delta logo]()
$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/49:45 am
IAH
- SBA
3 stops15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Thu 6/412:05 pm
IAH
- SBA
3 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Thu 6/410:27 am
HOU
- SBA
3 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,195
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 May 25, 2026.
Round-trip from | $378 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $207 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $487 |
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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 May 25, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 9/22
7:20 am-11:58 am
1 stop6h 38m
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/29
2:00 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$378
Quickest round-trip
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Sat 8/15
5:00 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Santa Barbara
Wed 8/19
6:55 am-2:50 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$420
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Wed 8/12
5:30 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Santa Barbara
Sat 8/15
7:10 am-4:45 pm
1 stop7h 35m
$420
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 7/2
7:20 am-11:52 am
1 stop6h 32m
Santa Barbara
Tue 7/7
8:24 pm-6:04 am
1 stop7h 40m
$425
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 6/23
6:19 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop27h 45m
Santa Barbara
Thu 6/25
7:28 pm-6:20 am
1 stop8h 52m
$435
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Fri 7/24
5:55 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 30m
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/11
1:45 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 40m
$435
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 7/24
8:31 am-11:40 am
1 stop5h 09m
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/11
12:20 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 00m
$438
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 7/25
7:00 am-11:48 am
1 stop6h 48m
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/11
12:20 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 00m
$438
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Sat 7/25
5:45 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops7h 35m
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/11
6:55 am-2:50 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$440
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HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Thu 11/12
7:30 am-2:35 pm
2 stops9h 05m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
6:20 am-5:30 pm
1 stop9h 10m
$451
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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 May 25, 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.
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
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$487 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$488 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |