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Cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles from $185

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5:00 am - 11:30 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 8:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$373American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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3:05 pm - 6:03 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
10h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$378American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 6:03 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
10h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$384American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 2:47 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
22h 31m2 stops Portland San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
28h 01m1 stop Portland
$399Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:51 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 36m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 10m1 stop San Francisco
$418United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 1:20 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$423Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 10:13 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:27 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
4h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$423American Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 8:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 10:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$432Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 8:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
11h 35m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl
$434Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 12:59 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 10:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 44m1 stop San Francisco
$438United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

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Southwest flights from Houston to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Houston to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 24
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Sep 28
SBA4:40 pmSanta Barbara
6h 40m
1 stop
HOU1:20 amHouston Hobby
$423
Southwest
Nov 18
HOU5:25 pmHouston Hobby
5h 15m
1 stop
SBA8:40 pmSanta Barbara
Nov 23
SBA3:15 pmSanta Barbara
4h 45m
1 stop
HOU10:00 pmHouston Hobby
$432
Southwest
Sep 24
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Sep 28
SBA6:35 amSanta Barbara
11h 35m
2 stops
HOU8:10 pmHouston Hobby
$434

American Airlines flights from Houston to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Houston to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 2
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
8h 30m
1 stop
SBA11:30 amSanta Barbara
Sep 9
SBA12:25 pmSanta Barbara
6h 08m
1 stop
IAH8:33 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$373
American Airlines
Sep 2
IAH3:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
4h 58m
1 stop
SBA6:03 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 9
SBA9:45 amSanta Barbara
10h 45m
2 stops
IAH10:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$378
American Airlines
Sep 2
IAH10:26 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 37m
2 stops
SBA6:03 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 9
SBA9:45 amSanta Barbara
10h 45m
2 stops
IAH10:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$384

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

12:25 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$373

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

3:05 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$378

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

10:26 am-6:03 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$384

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/9

6:16 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

7:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop28h 01m

$399

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/24

5:15 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$418

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$423

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/14

6:17 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/18

4:35 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$423
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/18

5:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/23

3:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$432

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

6:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$434

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/5

2:01 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$438

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Frontier, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Houston according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheap Houston to Santa Barbara flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

6h 13m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Santa Barbara takes 6h 13m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Houston to Santa Barbara by plane?

    Santa Barbara is 1455.6 mi away from Houston. Flights usually cover this in 6h 13m, 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • 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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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $224Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,089 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,892 reviews
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