Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Santa Barbara (HOU - SBA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$394	American 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is currently $394
Cheapest one-way flight	$192	American 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is currently $192
Last-minute weekend getaway	$661	United 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Santa Barbara is currently $661
Cheapest business class flights	$995	United 1 stop 6 hr Mon, May 25 — Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is currently $995

Fastest flight	5 hr 6 min	The fastest flight with stops from Houston to Santa Barbara takes 5 hr 6 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $280–510
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $370–510

Popular airlines from Houston to Santa Barbara

Southwest

from $399

Typical price: $370–670

1906 weekly connecting flights

HOU - SBA Every day
United

from $394

Typical price: $325–560

776 weekly connecting flights

IAH - SBA Every day
American

from $394

Typical price: $340–690

463 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - SBA Every day
Delta

from $450

Typical price: $375–990

66 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $445

Typical price: $415–920

35 weekly connecting flights

IAH - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Houston to Santa Barbara are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $280 to $510.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with American from $394. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $399, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $450, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $445, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Barbara starts at $394 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $192 and departs on Wed, May 27.

5 hr 6 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,906 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Santa Barbara are:

United offers 776 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
American offers 463 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 66 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 35 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with American from $394. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $399, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $450, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Santa Barbara is $445, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

No airline flies direct from Houston to Santa Barbara.

There are 1906 Southwest connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 776 United connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 463 American connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Delta connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Alaska connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Santa Barbara at price $661 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Houston to Santa Barbara.

There are 1906 Southwest connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 776 United connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 463 American connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Delta connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Alaska connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Houston to Santa Barbara.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Santa Barbara start at $995 from Mon, May 25 to Tue, Jun 2 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Santa Barbara start at $394 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Houston to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Santa Barbara starts at $661 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Santa Barbara at price $661 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.