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$396+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$396
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$433
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 6/275:00 amHOU - SBA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/112:11 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/138:25 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Tue 7/1512:30 pmSBA - HOU
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/2012:55 pmHOU - SBA
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Wed 6/254:55 pmSBA - HOU
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$652

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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

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HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/27

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

12:11 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$396

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/13

8:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/15

12:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$414

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU - SBA

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/31

12:56 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

8:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$1,099

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Deals found on 6/10

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, 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 $475). 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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?

    American Airlines, at $396, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 14% 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 $475). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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