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$149+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$489
From Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/19:40 amHOU - SBA
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Tue 10/73:30 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:13 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Tue 10/75:05 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/29$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/118:58 amHOU - SBA
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 amSBA - HOU
2 stops10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$478

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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.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

9:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

3:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 45m

$297

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

1:13 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:05 pm-9:18 am

2 stops14h 13m

$302

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/11

8:58 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

6:05 am-6:07 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$478

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/5

1:05 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$149

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/5

10:15 am-6:39 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$154

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Deals found on 7/29

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 29, 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 18% versus a flight in the morning.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, 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
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    Southwest, at $297, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Southwest is 35% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 4 airlines flying from Hobby to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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