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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAH
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:06 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:38 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/301:20 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:30 amSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop19h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:08 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:15 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$727
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/221:20 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/268:10 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:10 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:30 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,032
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1112:30 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/155:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,037
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:40 amSBA - IAH
2 stops10h 04mDelta
Mon 12/151:36 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,042

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH). 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 December 10, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

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March

Average price

$632
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl 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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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George Bush Intcntl

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

12:26 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

12:39 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$360

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

12:35 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$360

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

7:21 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$379

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

4:35 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/11

12:39 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$382

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

$393

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/16

12:54 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/19

7:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$398

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

12:35 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

11:34 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$398

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

7:20 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$400

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

12:41 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 50m

$406

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

8:33 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 12m

$164

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Deals found on 12/8

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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 George Bush Intcntl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $62). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $102). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. 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 George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated December 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    If you book a flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from 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 Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport can take about 5h 46m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $360. Santa Barbara and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are separated by a distance of 1460 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $292, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $62). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $102). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl. 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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