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$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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$335
(Delta)

One-way from

$182
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$436
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:30 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 4/85:45 amSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 1/21$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/16:03 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/812:37 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/16:00 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/86:17 amSBA - IAH
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:20 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/234:52 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/218:25 amHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Sun 2/2310:55 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:36 pmIAH - SBA
2 stops22h 16mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/2812:58 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops33h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$558
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 1/2910:50 amHOU - SBA
2 stops15h 05mDelta
Sat 2/15:45 amSBA - HOU
2 stops13h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/20$797

Find flights from Houston to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/1

5:30 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$335

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/1

6:03 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

12:37 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$335

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/1

6:00 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

6:17 am-5:36 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$340

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/21

6:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/23

4:52 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$363

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/21

8:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/23

10:55 am-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$394

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/3

5:36 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/28

12:58 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$558

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/1

10:41 am-10:14 pm

2 stops13h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-5:59 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$888

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/21

7:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$182

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$182

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/14

6:55 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara

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

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 $353). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 HOU to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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.

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

    Currently priced at $335, Delta will fly you from Houston to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $335 and $363, respectively. Delta is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Santa Barbara are Delta ($182), American Airlines ($182), and Alaska Airlines ($242).

  • 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 $353). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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