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Cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles from $185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Los Angeles departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
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10:35 am - 11:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
11h 20m2 stops Oakland Los Angeles
$422Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
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4:40 pm - 1:20 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$423Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
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1:25 pm - 12:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
9h 20m1 stop San Diego
$427Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:00 am - 11:45 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:45 pm - 11:18 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 33m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$428American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:25 pm - 8:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:15 pm - 10:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$432Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:35 am - 6:21 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:45 pm - 11:18 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 33m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$433American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
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6:35 am - 8:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
11h 35m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl
$434Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:30 am - 10:50 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 am - 8:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
11h 35m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl
$453Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:00 pm - 9:15 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:55 am - 2:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$477Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:10 pm - 12:05 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:10 am - 7:35 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 25m1 stop San Diego
$477Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

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Southwest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 11
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Sep 13
SBA10:35 amSanta Barbara
11h 20m
2 stops
HOU11:55 pmHouston Hobby
$422
Southwest
Sep 24
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Sep 28
SBA4:40 pmSanta Barbara
6h 40m
1 stop
HOU1:20 amHouston Hobby
$423
Southwest
Sep 11
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
Sep 13
SBA1:25 pmSanta Barbara
9h 20m
1 stop
HOU12:45 amHouston Hobby
$427

American Airlines flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 18
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 45m
1 stop
SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara
Nov 23
SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara
8h 33m
2 stops
HOU11:18 pmHouston Hobby
$428
American Airlines
Nov 18
HOU11:35 amHouston Hobby
8h 46m
2 stops
SBA6:21 pmSanta Barbara
Nov 23
SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara
8h 33m
2 stops
HOU11:18 pmHouston Hobby
$433
American Airlines
Oct 15
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 45m
1 stop
SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara
Oct 19
SBA1:30 pmSanta Barbara
8h 19m
2 stops
HOU11:49 pmHouston Hobby
$557

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
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HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/11

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

10:35 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$422

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$423

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/11

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

1:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 20m

$427

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/23

12:45 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$428
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/18

5:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/23

3:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$432

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/18

11:35 am-6:21 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/23

12:45 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$433

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

6:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$434

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/24

5:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

6:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$453

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/12

5:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/16

6:55 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$477

HoustonSanta Barbara

HOU Houston Hobby - SBA Santa Barbara

HOUSBA

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/15

8:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/19

11:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$477

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara?

Southwest and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Houston Hobby Airport according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When to book flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara (HOU to SBA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara takes 5h 32m
There are no direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Houston Hobby to Santa Barbara is 1463.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 5h 32m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,898 reviews
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