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$287 Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston (SBA-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:00 am - 1:38 pmSBA-IAH
5h 38m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:08 pmIAH-SBA
8h 08m1 stop
$287United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 13
6:15 am - 10:52 pmSBA-IAH
14h 37m3 stops
5:30 am - 11:36 amIAH-SBA
8h 06m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 13
5:10 am - 2:03 pmSBA-IAH
6h 53m1 stop
2:48 pm - 6:08 pmIAH-SBA
5h 20m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 9
5:10 am - 2:06 pmSBA-HOU
6h 56m1 stop
2:36 pm - 9:03 pmHOU-SBA
8h 27m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 9
5:10 am - 2:03 pmSBA-IAH
6h 53m1 stop
2:48 pm - 6:08 pmIAH-SBA
5h 20m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 9
5:10 am - 2:06 pmSBA-HOU
6h 56m1 stop
4:27 pm - 9:03 pmHOU-SBA
6h 36m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 9
5:10 am - 2:03 pmSBA-IAH
6h 53m1 stop
10:19 am - 6:08 pmIAH-SBA
9h 49m2 stops
$309American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 9
1:45 pm - 9:39 pmSBA-IAH
5h 54m1 stop
7:15 am - 12:14 pmIAH-SBA
6h 59m1 stop
$324Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
1:45 pm - 9:39 pmSBA-IAH
5h 54m1 stop
7:15 am - 12:54 pmIAH-SBA
7h 39m1 stop
$356Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 18
11:39 am - 11:59 pmSBA-IAH
10h 20m1 stop
7:00 am - 5:50 pmIAH-SBA
12h 50m1 stop
$444Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 20

Flights from Santa Barbara to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Santa Barbara to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Houston on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston is September, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $323 and $319 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $373. KAYAK users also found Santa Barbara to Houston round-trip flights on United Airlines from $287 and on American Airlines from $304.

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Cheapest flight

$287
Flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston was $373 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Houston?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/23Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 53mSBA-IAH
$373
6/23Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 10mSBA-IAH
$419

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