What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to Santa Barbara?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 100% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 48 days in advance to save up to 82% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 48 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $216, or $405 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Houston. Prices for February average $227 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $69. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a February flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in March

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.

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?

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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.

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Cheapest in	December
Average price	$408

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Fri 6/67:50 pmIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/202:00 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$403

Tue 7/1512:11 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/187:42 pmSBA - IAH

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$467

Fri 6/65:54 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops25h 43mAlaska Airlines

Fri 6/207:15 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop16h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$545

Tue 2/252:57 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Tue 3/47:15 amSBA - HOU

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$793

Tue 2/251:35 pmHOU - SBA

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Tue 3/48:35 amSBA - HOU

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$803

Fri 2/217:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/2412:33 pmSBA - HOU

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$893

Fri 2/211:45 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops12h 10mDelta

Mon 2/241:15 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$898

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Fri 2/217:20 amIAH - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/242:06 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$889

Fri 2/217:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/2412:33 pmSBA - HOU

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$893

Fri 2/211:45 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops12h 10mDelta

Mon 2/241:15 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$898

Fri 2/217:48 amIAH - SBA

2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/241:13 pmSBA - IAH

2 stops7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$903

Tue 2/252:57 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Tue 3/47:15 amSBA - HOU

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$793

Tue 2/251:35 pmHOU - SBA

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Tue 3/48:35 amSBA - HOU

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$803

One-way flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
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Tue 2/257:57 pmIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$400

Tue 2/252:57 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$400

Tue 2/253:58 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops9h 57mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$405

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Return

Price

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/25

7:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$400

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/25

2:57 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$400

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/25

3:58 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$405

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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

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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?

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

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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$306	Average$336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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