Flights from Houston to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 7h 31m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $265
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,455 mi (2,342 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
7h 31m
with the connection
Houston to Los Angeles
flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $299
Via Phoenix
7h 42m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $553
Via Denver
8h 18m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
8h 32m
with the connection
Houston to San Francisco
flight 4h 17m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $265
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Houston to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Houston to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 35m
from $92
Houston to San Diego
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 29m
from $79
Houston to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 17m
from $134
Houston to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 20m
from $124
Houston to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 19m
from $174
Houston to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h
from $142
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Houston
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 877 mi (1,412 km) from Houston, flight 2h 43m
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 942 mi (1,516 km) from Houston, flight 4h 53m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,013 mi (1,631 km) from Houston, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 1,370 mi (2,205 km) from Houston, flight 56m
from $228
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 1,418 mi (2,282 km) from Houston, flight 9h 33m
from $240
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 1,642 mi (2,642 km) from Houston, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 3h 35m to the connection, 56m after it, about 7h 31m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $265. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (7h 31m total), Phoenix (7h 42m total), Denver (8h 18m total) and San Francisco (8h 32m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Houston?
1,455 mi (2,342 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.