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$168+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Houston

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Houston (HO1). 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 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$335
(Delta)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/199:15 amSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Wed 4/237:45 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/20$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/199:59 amSBA - IAH
2 stops10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/237:53 amIAH - SBA
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/243:45 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Fri 3/284:05 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 9/102:13 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/145:15 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/712:30 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:03 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/285:45 amSBA - HOU
2 stops10h 05mDelta
Sun 3/3010:41 amHOU - SBA
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/20$2,486

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Houston 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 20, 2025.

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Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/19

9:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

7:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$335

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/19

9:59 am-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

7:53 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 54m

$340

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

3:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/28

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$360

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

12:30 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/11

6:03 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 32m

$421

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

5:06 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/28

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$486

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/28

5:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/30

10:41 am-10:09 pm

2 stops13h 28m

$2,486

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/10

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$168

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

12:25 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$168

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

1:11 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$173

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

2:08 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 18m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Houston have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 2 airlines have flights to Houston from Santa Barbara on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Houston is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $335 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $340 and $360 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $168. Users have also found prices from $168 and $204 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Houston. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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