Flights from Santa Barbara to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 7h 18m
- two tickets, via San Diego
- $175
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,455 mi (2,342 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
7h 18m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
flight 1h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Houston: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Houston
flight 3h 15m
Via San Diego
7h 21m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $175
Via Denver
7h 45m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
8h 6m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
flight 1h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Houston: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Houston
flight 3h 50m
two ticketsfrom $309
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 Santa Barbara to cities closest to Houston
Santa Barbara to Denver
Denver: 877 mi (1,412 km) from Houston, flight 2h 20m
Santa Barbara to Washington
Washington: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Houston, flight 6h 25m
Santa Barbara to San Diego
San Diego: 1,300 mi (2,092 km) from Houston, flight 1h 7m
from $57
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 1,370 mi (2,205 km) from Houston, flight 1h 3m
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
San Francisco: 1,642 mi (2,642 km) from Houston, flight 1h 16m
from $157
To Houston from cities closest to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles to Houston
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 15m
from $64
San Diego to Houston
San Diego: 188 mi (302 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 14m
from $60
San Francisco to Houston
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 50m
from $130
Las Vegas to Houston
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 55m
from $79
Sacramento to Houston
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 3h 40m
from $160
Phoenix to Houston
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 2h 35m
from $59
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?
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 Santa Barbara to Houston?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 3h 15m after it, about 7h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $175. 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 Santa Barbara and Houston?
Los Angeles (7h 18m total), San Diego (7h 21m total), Denver (7h 45m total) and San Francisco (8h 6m total).
How far is Houston from Santa Barbara?
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.