Cheap Flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
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September 30 - October 7
IAH - Santa Barbara
$399
$448
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September 23 - September 30
IAH - Santa Barbara
$385
$448
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September 16 - September 30
IAH - Santa Barbara
$342
$448
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August 4 - August 18
IAH - Santa Barbara
$332
$448
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September 2 - September 16
IAH - Santa Barbara
$331
$448
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December 8 - December 15
IAH - Santa Barbara
$444
$453
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August 25 - September 1
IAH - Santa Barbara
$381
$453
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August 18 - September 1
IAH - Santa Barbara
$347
$453
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August 11 - August 25
IAH - Santa Barbara
$339
$453
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July 28 - August 4
IAH - Santa Barbara
$361
$453
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Insights for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
How much is a round trip from Houston to Santa Barbara
Regular price: $326 - $541
Prices for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $326 and $541. The current lowest deal is $448 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 7.
now $448
Low $326
High $541
The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara is April, with a median price of $225. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $575. Prices are generally lower from February to September.
April
Flights from $225
May
Flights from $575
Direct flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Santa Barbara
Tue, Jun 23
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$495
$715
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$392
$473
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$425
$657
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$351
$676
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$384
$490
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
IAH - Santa Barbara
Houston (IAH) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
United Airlines
$342
$453
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
Dec 8 - Dec 15
$444 → $453
2%
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$444 → $478
8%
Sep 30 - Oct 7
$399 → $448
12%
Nov 23 - Dec 1
$410 → $470
14%
Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara
Houston - Santa Barbara route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares for Houston to Santa Barbara are $448, which is below the typical level.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically cheapest at $225
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara, at $225.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 12h 30m
Connecting flights from Houston to Santa Barbara typically average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
No direct flights available
There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers deals via Kiwi
United Airlines has a recent deal for $448 from Houston to Santa Barbara via Kiwi.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear regularly
Deals for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara appear regularly, about once every three days.
Houston main airports to depart from
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a good option for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara.
📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$363
William P. Hobby (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport is another choice for departing from Houston to Santa Barbara.
📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$369
Santa Barbara main airports to arrive at
Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Santa Barbara and nearby areas.
📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$364
Airports nearby Santa Barbara used as alternative
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Consider LAX for the most extensive flight network and international reach from Southern California.
📍 ~135 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$143
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Choose Burbank for an easier-to-navigate domestic experience with strong low-cost carrier options.
📍 ~120 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$169
San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
San Luis Obispo is a reliable regional alternative, avoiding Los Angeles traffic entirely.
📍 ~100 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$348
Santa Maria Public (SMX)
Santa Maria is the closest alternative, offering easy parking and short security wait times.
📍 ~65 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$248
Long Beach (LGB)
Long Beach provides a stress-free outdoor terminal experience and efficient domestic operations.
📍 ~170 km from Santa Barbara (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$223
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Aug 09
Santa Barbara, United States
88% AI deal score
$2,000
$967
Save $1,033
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Nov 23
Santa Barbara, United States
85% AI deal score
$2,013
$1,053
Save $960
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Oct 26
Santa Barbara, United States
80% AI deal score
$1,870
$1,155
Save $715
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Jul 23
Santa Barbara, United States
73% AI deal score
$1,914
$1,547
Save $367
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Jul 09
Santa Barbara, United States
71% AI deal score
$2,483
$2,111
Save $372
From IAH
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Sep 07
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,546
$2,437
Save $109
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Sep 14
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,480
$2,471
Save $9
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Sep 30
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,628
$2,471
Save $157
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Sep 14
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,505
$2,473
Save $32
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Sep 30
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,596
$2,473
Save $123
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Jul 01
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,540
$2,497
Save $43
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Sep 24
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,587
$2,529
Save $58
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Sep 30
Santa Barbara, United States
69% AI deal score
$2,625
$2,547
Save $78
From IAH
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Sep 12
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,513
$2,487
Save $26
From IAH
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Sep 14
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,494
From IAH
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Sep 24
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,531
From IAH
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Sep 30
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,547
From IAH
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Sep 30
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,578
$2,547
Save $31
From IAH
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Sep 24
Santa Barbara, United States
68% AI deal score
$2,566
$2,552
Save $14
From IAH
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Sep 24
Santa Barbara, United States
67% AI deal score
$2,552
From IAH
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Sep 24
Santa Barbara, United States
67% AI deal score
$2,552
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Jul 01
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$6,581
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Jul 01
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$6,600
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Jul 01
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$6,602
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Jul 01
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$6,776
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Jul 05
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$3,116
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Jul 05
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$3,216
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Jul 06
Santa Barbara, United States
43% AI deal score
$3,230