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Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $152

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. 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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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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$152
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 102% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $197, or $443 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Houston Hobby Airport. Prices for February average $232 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $58. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 37% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (HOU - SBA)?

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Hobby and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/51:10 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$329
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$370
Thu 7/185:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/215:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$666
Fri 5/174:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:12 amSBA - HOU
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$731
Fri 5/176:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:12 amSBA - HOU
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$736
Fri 5/174:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1912:31 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$872

Cheap Hobby to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Hobby to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/51:10 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$329
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$370
Sun 6/234:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/275:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$457
Sun 6/234:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/271:10 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$611
Mon 5/64:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$677
Mon 5/610:15 amHOU - SBA
2 stops7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$682
Fri 5/174:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:12 amSBA - HOU
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$731
Fri 5/176:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:12 amSBA - HOU
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$736

Hobby to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Hobby and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/51:10 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$329
Wed 5/296:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$370
Sun 6/234:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/275:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$457
Sun 6/234:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/271:10 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$611
Thu 7/185:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/215:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$666
Mon 5/64:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$677
Mon 5/610:15 amHOU - SBA
2 stops7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$682
Fri 5/174:22 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:12 amSBA - HOU
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$731

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Hobby

Search for one-way flight options from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Tue 10/81:00 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$152
Wed 6/54:25 pmHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$177
Tue 10/810:17 amHOU - SBA
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$203
Wed 6/54:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$274
Sat 5/116:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$333
Sat 5/1112:22 pmHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$338
Wed 6/121:04 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/1$869
Wed 6/1210:14 amHOU - SBA
2 stops14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,151

Find flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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$314 - $872

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Price

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/29

2 stops8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

2 stops8h 43m

$314

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/29

2 stops8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

1 stop6h 33m

$329

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/29

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

1 stop6h 33m

$370

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/18

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/21

1 stop6h 55m

$666

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/17

1 stop6h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/19

2 stops9h 41m

$731

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/17

2 stops8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/19

2 stops9h 41m

$736

Houston HobbySanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/17

1 stop6h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/19

1 stop5h 26m

$872

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Hobby to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Hobby to Santa Barbara is currently $437 while a round-trip flight costs $574. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $545). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$457

May

$455

June

$545

July

$506

August

$442

September

$400

October

$417

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,769 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Houston Hobby?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Houston Hobby, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $314, but on average you can expect to pay $574.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $314, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does HOU to SBA mean?

    Great question - HOU to SBA just means Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Hobby to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Hobby to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Hobby to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Hobby to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Hobby to Santa Barbara

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United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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