Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Houston from $115

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Delta Logo
8:25 am - 5:43 pmSBA-IAH
7h 18m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 8:27 pmIAH-SBA
9h 57m1 stop
$317Delta
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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12:30 pm - 8:10 pmSBA-IAH
5h 40m1 stop
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6:01 am - 11:40 amIAH-SBA
7h 39m1 stop
$327American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 9:40 pmSBA-IAH
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:19 pmIAH-SBA
6h 34m1 stop
$330Delta
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Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 11:52 pmSBA-IAH
8h 46m2 stops
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5:00 am - 11:40 amIAH-SBA
8h 40m1 stop
$332American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 9:40 pmSBA-IAH
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 8:27 pmIAH-SBA
9h 57m1 stop
$343Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 9:40 pmSBA-IAH
6h 25m1 stop
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7:45 am - 12:19 pmIAH-SBA
6h 34m1 stop
$351Delta
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Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
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5:35 am - 5:10 pmSBA-HOU
9h 35m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 11:25 pmHOU-SBA
5h 35m1 stop
$382Southwest
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 9:25 pmSBA-HOU
9h 00m2 stops
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7:55 pm - 11:30 pmHOU-SBA
5h 35m1 stop
$390Southwest
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:10 pmSBA-IAH
10h 55m2 stops
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8:34 pm - 12:15 amIAH-SBA
5h 41m1 stop
$533United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:52 amSBA-IAH
15h 52m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 11:59 pmIAH-SBA
9h 34m1 stop
$637United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29

American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

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American Airlines
Oct 23
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
5h 40m
1 stop
IAH8:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Oct 27
IAH6:01 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
7h 39m
1 stop
SBA11:40 amSanta Barbara
American Airlines
Oct 23
SBA1:06 pmSanta Barbara
8h 46m
2 stops
IAH11:52 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Oct 27
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
8h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:40 amSanta Barbara
American Airlines
Nov 22
SBA1:13 pmSanta Barbara
8h 40m
2 stops
IAH11:53 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Nov 25
IAH6:17 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 53m
1 stop
SBA10:10 pmSanta Barbara

Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Houston flight tickets
Delta
Feb 24
SBA8:25 amSanta Barbara
7h 18m
1 stop
IAH5:43 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Feb 25
IAH12:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 57m
1 stop
SBA8:27 pmSanta Barbara
Delta
Feb 25
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
6h 25m
1 stop
IAH9:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Feb 26
IAH7:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 34m
1 stop
SBA12:19 pmSanta Barbara
Delta
Mar 3
SBA1:15 pmSanta Barbara
6h 25m
1 stop
IAH9:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Mar 4
IAH12:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 57m
1 stop
SBA8:27 pmSanta Barbara

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Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

8:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

12:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$317

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

6:01 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 39m

$327

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

7:45 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$330

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

1:06 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

5:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$332

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$343

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

7:45 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$351

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

5:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/9

7:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$382

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

10:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/16

7:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$390

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

6:15 am-7:10 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/16

8:34 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 41m

$533

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/26

5:00 pm-10:52 am

1 stop15h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/29

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$637

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara and Houston?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from Santa Barbara, with most prices found around $316. The month of March is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $348.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Houston from Santa Barbara is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $362. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Houston on Sunday is $484.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

Our data shows that the cheapest Santa Barbara to Houston flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Houston at noon for as low as $234. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $431. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Houston. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Houston.
  • How far is Santa Barbara to Houston by plane?

    Santa Barbara and Houston are 1455.6 mi apart from one another. 4h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Houston refresh daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Houston 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 Houston. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Houston

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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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