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

American Airlines, at $341, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 100% 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 60 days in advance to save up to 78% 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 60 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 $194, or $369 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 $216 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $62. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in December

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$341 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$264 (Southwest)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$443

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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 April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/175:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/191:19 pmSBA - HOU

2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$341

Mon 12/295:25 amHOU - SBA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/55:25 amSBA - HOU

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$502

Sat 5/171:02 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Mon 5/198:30 amSBA - HOU

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$503

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Sat 5/175:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/191:19 pmSBA - HOU

2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$341

Sat 5/171:02 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Mon 5/198:30 amSBA - HOU

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$503

Thu 4/1711:50 amHOU - SBA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Mon 4/213:35 pmSBA - HOU

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$787

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Thu 4/175:15 amHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Mon 4/213:35 pmSBA - HOU

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/11

$787

Sat 5/175:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/191:19 pmSBA - HOU

2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$341

Sat 5/171:02 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Mon 5/198:30 amSBA - HOU

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$503

One-way flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara
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Sun 6/17:40 pmHOU - SBA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$264

Mon 4/146:00 amHOU - SBA

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$447

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $506). 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?

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

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

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

4,279 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

7,911 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

4,279 reviews

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

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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?
American Airlines, at $341, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% 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 $506). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$306	Average$336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$316	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$334	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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