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Cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles from $224

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American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:19 pm
IAH
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SBA
6h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 8:20 pm
SBA
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IAH
5h 18m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:12 pm
IAH
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SBA
9h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 8:20 pm
SBA
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IAH
5h 18m
1 stop
$322American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 9:05 pm
HOU
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SBA
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
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HOU
6h 25m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 5:35 pm
HOU
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SBA
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 4:50 am
SBA
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HOU
8h 15m
2 stops
$327Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 6:08 pm
IAH
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SBA
9h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 10:32 pm
SBA
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IAH
7h 35m
2 stops
$327American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 12:12 pm
IAH
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SBA
6h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 11:26 pm
SBA
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IAH
5h 15m
1 stop
$351American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 6:08 pm
IAH
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SBA
7h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 11:26 pm
SBA
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IAH
5h 15m
1 stop
$356American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 1:49 pm
IAH
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SBA
6h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 10:51 pm
SBA
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IAH
6h 34m
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$377United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 7:55 pm
IAH
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SBA
27h 37m
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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 5:16 am
SBA
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IAH
8h 09m
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$382Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 1
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 4:12 pm
IAH
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SBA
11h 37m
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Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 9:34 pm
SBA
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IAH
6h 55m
1 stop
$387Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 1

American Airlines flights from Houston to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Houston to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
May 9
IAH6:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 54m
1 stop
SBA11:19 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA1:02 pmSanta Barbara
5h 18m
1 stop
IAH8:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$317
American Airlines
May 9
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 12m
2 stops
SBA12:12 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA1:02 pmSanta Barbara
5h 18m
1 stop
IAH8:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$322
American Airlines
May 9
IAH10:31 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 37m
2 stops
SBA6:08 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA12:57 pmSanta Barbara
7h 35m
2 stops
IAH10:32 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$327

Southwest flights from Houston to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Houston to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
May 9
HOU1:35 pmHouston Hobby
9h 30m
2 stops
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
6h 25m
1 stop
HOU1:55 pmHouston Hobby
$322
Southwest
May 9
HOU10:50 amHouston Hobby
8h 45m
2 stops
SBA5:35 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA6:35 pmSanta Barbara
8h 15m
2 stops
HOU4:50 amHouston Hobby
$327
Southwest
May 9
HOU2:25 pmHouston Hobby
8h 40m
1 stop
SBA9:05 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA6:40 amSanta Barbara
7h 30m
1 stop
HOU4:10 pmHouston Hobby
$357

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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

6:25 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

1:02 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$317

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-12:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

1:02 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$322

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$322

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

10:50 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

6:35 pm-4:50 am

2 stops8h 15m

$327

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

10:31 am-6:08 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

12:57 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$327
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/5

7:20 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

4:11 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$351

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/5

12:19 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops7h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

4:11 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$356

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

9:37 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

2:17 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$377

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

6:18 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

7:07 pm-5:16 am

1 stop8h 09m

$382

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

6:35 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:39 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$387

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Houston, with most prices found around $310. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of January, then departing from Houston during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $343.

Cheap Houston to Santa Barbara flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Houston to Santa Barbara

Fastest flight time

5h 29m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Santa Barbara takes 5h 29m
There are no direct flights from Houston to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to Santa Barbara.
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  • How far is Houston to Santa Barbara by plane?

    Santa Barbara is 1455.6 mi away from Houston. Flights usually cover this in 5h 29m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santa Barbara Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $224Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,428 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,467 reviews
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