$182+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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 July 24, 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 July 24, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:10 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 9/302:05 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/87:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1212:25 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/106:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/244:40 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/89:37 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops10h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 9/126:10 am
SBA
- HOU
2 stops10h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/118:15 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 9/1612:25 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20![American Airlines logo]()
$388
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 10/152:55 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/195:36 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop18h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:23 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 10/196:10 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22![American Airlines logo]()
$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/112:48 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:01 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/176:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/2411:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:55 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Sun 10/256:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$445
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/305:40 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 1/24:50 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/85:00 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/225:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$500
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 July 24, 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 July 24, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:10 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 9/302:05 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/106:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/2412:30 pm
SBA
- HOU
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:55 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/195:36 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop18h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/156:23 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 10/196:10 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24![American Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/177:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 8/242:01 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/176:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/2411:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/112:48 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:01 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:40 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Sun 10/256:20 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/232:53 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 9/262:05 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/305:40 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 1/24:50 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/85:00 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/225:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:35 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sun 10/116:35 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$522
Last-minute flights from Houston to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated July 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated July 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/56:50 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 8/85:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$597
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/66:02 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop14h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/107:34 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop28h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/67:20 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 47m
Delta
Mon 8/1012:34 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/22![Delta logo]()
$602
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/65:30 am
HOU
- SBA
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:30 am
SBA
- HOU
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$607
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/85:00 pm
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/225:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/106:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/244:40 pm
SBA
- HOU
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/112:48 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:01 pm
SBA
- IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/117:00 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:33 am
SBA
- IAH
2 stops6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20![American Airlines logo]()
$418
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/156:02 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop14h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/167:34 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop28h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1510:26 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops9h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:33 am
SBA
- IAH
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22![American Airlines logo]()
$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/176:15 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/2411:30 am
SBA
- HOU
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$413
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/172:38 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop21h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/246:00 am
SBA
- IAH
2 stops29h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$443
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 July 24, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 10/226:23 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 11/47:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23![American Airlines logo]()
$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/32:24 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops35h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:55 am
HOU
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:55 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 11/212:16 pm
IAH
- SBA
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:01 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops33h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 11/17:20 am
IAH
- SBA
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/23![Delta logo]()
$239
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/55:00 am
IAH
- SBA
2 stops11h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:24 pm
IAH
- SBA
2 stops25h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:50 pm
IAH
- SBA
3 stops29h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 11/39:37 am
IAH
- SBA
3 stops16h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$415
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 July 24, 2026.
Round-trip from | $358 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $182 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $512 |
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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 July 24, 2026.
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HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 9/19
12:10 pm-5:17 pm
1 stop7h 07m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/30
2:05 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 10m
$358
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Mon 8/10
6:15 am-11:55 am
1 stop7h 40m
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/24
12:30 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$368
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/15
2:55 pm-11:47 pm
2 stops10h 52m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
5:36 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop18h 16m
$398
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HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/15
6:23 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop6h 12m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
6:10 am-1:31 pm
1 stop5h 21m
$404
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 8/17
7:20 am-11:57 am
1 stop6h 37m
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/24
2:01 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 44m
$408
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 8/11
2:48 pm-8:11 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/18
2:01 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 44m
$408
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Mon 8/17
6:15 am-11:55 am
1 stop7h 40m
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/24
11:30 am-9:45 pm
1 stop8h 15m
$413
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH - SBA
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 9/23
2:53 pm-7:42 pm
1 stop6h 49m
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/26
2:05 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 10m
$448
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Thu 10/22
7:40 am-1:50 pm
2 stops8h 10m
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/25
6:20 am-2:20 pm
1 stop6h 00m
$450
HoustonSanta Barbara
HOU - SBA
HOUSBA
Houston Hobby
Wed 12/30
5:40 am-10:05 am
1 stop6h 25m
Santa Barbara
Sat 1/2
4:50 pm-1:05 am
1 stop6h 15m
$497
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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara
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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
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$220 | Average$487 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$510 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |