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$221+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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HOU — SBA
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara

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 February 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 3/167:50 pm
IAH
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SBA
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 3/232:10 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:45 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Tue 5/512:39 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 3/208:08 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 3/234:41 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 4/256:00 am
IAH
-
SBA
2 stops11h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:26 pm
SBA
-
IAH
2 stops8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$410
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:50 pm
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop20h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/1211:33 am
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/176:00 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 3/204:41 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/58:35 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 3/114:41 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 3/168:08 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 3/2312:37 pm
SBA
-
IAH
2 stops9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/115:40 pm
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sun 3/156:20 am
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/18$460
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 3/162:09 pm
IAH
-
SBA
2 stops31h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/237:20 pm
SBA
-
IAH
2 stops15h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/15$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 5/226:25 pm
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Mon 5/254:10 pm
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/15$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 3/35:10 pm
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 3/75:30 am
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/16$547

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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$327
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$221
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$391
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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 February 19, 2026.
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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

7:50 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

2:10 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 46m

$327

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

7:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

12:39 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$344

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/20

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 57m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

4:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$382

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-3:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

12:26 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$410

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/20

4:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$434

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

8:35 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

4:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$437

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

5:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/15

6:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$460

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

2:09 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops31h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

7:20 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$463

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/22

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/25

4:10 pm-4:50 am

1 stop10h 40m

$508

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

5:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$547

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara

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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 $58). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 February 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
9,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
11,309 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Houston to Santa Barbara will take you 6h 14m. The distance from Houston to Santa Barbara is about 1460 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $224, United Airlines will fly you from Houston to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $284 and $340, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 49% 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Santa Barbara.

  • 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 $58). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 3 airlines flying from Houston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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