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$254+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Hobby (HOU)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Hobby

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 4/26:20 am
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Sun 4/55:25 am
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 6/66:00 pm
SBA
-
HOU
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/178:10 am
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 4/281:27 pm
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop17h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 5/36:01 am
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/46:00 am
SBA
-
HOU
2 stops8h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 2/1110:35 am
HOU
-
SBA
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$752
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/86:00 am
SBA
-
HOU
2 stops10h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 2/1110:35 am
HOU
-
SBA
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$776
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/13:10 pm
SBA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Wed 2/49:15 am
HOU
-
SBA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$837

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Hobby (HOU). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$427
(Southwest)

One-way from

$254
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$551
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Hobby 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/5

5:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 00m

$427

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/6

6:00 pm-4:55 am

2 stops8h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/17

8:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$452

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

1:27 pm-9:26 am

1 stop17h 59m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/3

6:01 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$594

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/11

10:35 am-6:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$776

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

1:27 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$254

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

7:13 pm-9:26 am

2 stops12h 13m

$259

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

12:38 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$456

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - HOU

SBAHOU

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

2:38 pm-10:23 am

3 stops41h 45m

$708

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Hobby

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 Santa Barbara to Hobby in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Santa Barbara-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Barbara-Houston Hobby Airport 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 Santa Barbara to Hobby

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $64). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Hobby. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to Houston Hobby per day from 3 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport in about 8h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Santa Barbara and Houston Hobby Airport are separated by a distance of 1471 mi.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Houston Hobby Airport, with prices starting at $218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $316 and $334, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Hobby 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 Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $64). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 Santa Barbara to Hobby

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Hobby. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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