Cheap flights from HOU to SBA (William P. Hobby to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from HOU to SBA starting at $149 One Way, $301 Round Trip

Prices starting at $301 for return flights and $149 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$205 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Bar was nice pool was amazing food was great overall great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$136 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,135 reviews)
"Great location in old town Goleta. Place was quiet, clean, and close to restaurants and coffee shops"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$300 nightly
The price is $342 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$342 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
"The size of the room, the compón área like firepit"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$205 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Bar was nice pool was amazing food was great overall great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$657 nightly
The price is $737 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$737 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property with amazing views of the coast! The staff was amazing! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$220 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$251 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Always sleep really good, the pillows are great, always look forward to breakfast, everyone is friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$220 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$251 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Always sleep really good, the pillows are great, always look forward to breakfast, everyone is friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
$269 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$307 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
"We loved the hotel and its amenities: pool, hot tub, mini golf, fire pit. The location however wasn’t ideal for people who want to explore Santa Barbara (however it is great for people visiting near by college). We wish we stayed downtown Santa Barbara where all the fun things are: wineries, restaurants, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$300 nightly
The price is $342 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$342 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
"The size of the room, the compón área like firepit"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$220 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$251 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Always sleep really good, the pillows are great, always look forward to breakfast, everyone is friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$136 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,135 reviews)
"Great location in old town Goleta. Place was quiet, clean, and close to restaurants and coffee shops"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$205 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Bar was nice pool was amazing food was great overall great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$220 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$251 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Always sleep really good, the pillows are great, always look forward to breakfast, everyone is friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
$180 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$205 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Bar was nice pool was amazing food was great overall great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$657 nightly
The price is $737 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$737 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property with amazing views of the coast! The staff was amazing! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Airport?
While you won't be able to fly nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at this point in time, there are a number of carriers that service this route with only one stopover. Why not find out if the dates available with Southwest Airlines or American Airlines match your travel plans? If they don't, take a look at Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to SBA?
Grab the opportunity to sit back and chill out on your trip from Houston to Santa Barbara. The fastest flight time from William P. Hobby Airport to SBA is 5 hours and 34 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a drink or get swept up in a good movie.
How many hours flight from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to SBA?
The trip from HOU to SBA will take an average of 5 hours and 38 minutes. A couple of good movies, some light reading and a little shut-eye will help make time fly.
What airlines have the most flights from HOU to SBA?
Do some people-watching, tuck into some takeaway, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be a bore! If you're planning to travel from HOU to SBA, you won't be able to fly direct. Get ready for at least one stopover somewhere.

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