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$119+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Texas

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DFW
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Texas

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Texas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Texas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/142:10 pm
SBA
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AUS
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:15 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/255:00 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 3/24:52 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/257:05 pm
SBA
-
AUS
2 stops11h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 3/23:29 pm
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/94:41 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/257:21 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop7h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/257:21 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/245:00 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 3/33:35 pm
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/192:20 pm
SBA
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IAH
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 2/245:00 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/245:00 am
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 2/281:00 pm
AUS
-
SBA
2 stops12h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/1912:38 pm
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 2/246:00 am
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/287:21 am
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop7h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/141:00 pm
SBA
-
AUS
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 5/266:15 am
AUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$329

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Texas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Texas flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$198

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Texas 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Texas that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/18

7:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$237

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

7:21 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/4

7:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$292

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/3

7:10 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$317

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/28

4:52 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$317

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:23 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/28

7:10 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$317

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

5:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$322

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

12:38 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

$327

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

12:38 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$327

Santa BarbaraAustin

SBA - AUS

SBAAUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/26

6:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$329

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

12:40 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

6:10 am-4:14 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Texas

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to TX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Texas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Texas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Texas

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Texas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from SBA to USTX are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Texas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Texas. 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 Texas. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Texas have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Texas. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Texas?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Texas in just under 5h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 41m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Texas is about 1471 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Texas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $121. Users have also found prices from $158 and $158 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Texas?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Austin Bergstrom or Santa Barbara - San Antonio, Santa Barbara - Dallas/Fort Worth is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to Texas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Texas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas consider choosing Envoy Air (78%), American Airlines (69%) or Qatar Airways (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Texas?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $186. While the most popular route (Santa Barbara - Dallas/Fort Worth) can be booked for $346 on average, our data indicates $443 when flying from Santa Barbara to Texas.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Texas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Texas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Texas?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Texas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Texas 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 Santa Barbara to Texas?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Texas (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Texas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Texas. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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