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$326+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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 November 20, 2024.

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$371
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/263:10 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Wed 12/115:50 amSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/19$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 11/266:20 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/114:25 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/44:35 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/82:05 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/229:05 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/51:18 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$731
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/410:30 amIAH - SBA
2 stops25h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops11h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$741
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 11/1810:30 pmHOU - SBA
2 stops17h 05mSouthwest
Wed 11/207:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$981

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

1:11 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$371

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/4

4:35 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/8

2:05 pm-12:16 am

1 stop8h 11m

$497

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/5

7:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/9

1:40 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$506

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/2

6:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/6

6:25 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$681

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/4

10:30 am-10:14 am

2 stops25h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/8

7:05 pm-8:14 am

2 stops11h 09m

$741

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/22

9:05 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$393

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/25

6:59 pm-9:52 am

2 stops16h 53m

$483

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/25

8:36 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$488

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Deals found on 11/19

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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 $350). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight at noon.

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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 2 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 $371, American Airlines will fly you from Houston to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $497 and $506, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 $350). Flying from Houston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 Houston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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