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$172+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/63:10 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/183:40 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:08 amHOU - SBA
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/181:20 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:20 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Thu 12/183:40 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 amHOU - SBA
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/34:10 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/25$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1412:28 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$527
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1512:25 pmHOU - SBA
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/224:10 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$530

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Southwest)

One-way from

$172
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$488
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/18

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

3:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 10m

$294

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:40 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$296

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/26

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

12:30 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$342

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

6:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

11:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$343

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/6

3:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

3:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$343

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

9:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$343

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

5:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$346

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

10:35 am-6:12 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

1:06 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$348

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

10:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$172

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

9:04 am-6:12 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$177

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Deals found on 10/27

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $64). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like Southwest and American Airlines fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in about 7h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1471 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $64). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Hobby to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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