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$204+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAH
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl

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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)

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January

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September

Average price

$481
From Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:30 amSBA - IAH
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/168:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop12h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/912:40 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Tue 9/167:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/17$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/96:05 amSBA - IAH
2 stops12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/166:01 amIAH - SBA
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:40 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop20h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/277:26 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/2312:40 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Mon 10/2711:30 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/16$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 10/1412:40 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Thu 10/1611:30 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/15$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:44 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop20h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/27:26 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 10/56:05 amSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:01 amIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sat 10/186:05 amSBA - IAH
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$394

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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 August 18, 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 BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$296

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

12:40 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$302

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

6:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

6:01 am-12:24 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$307

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

7:26 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$320

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

12:40 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

11:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$321

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

12:40 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

11:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$321

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

7:44 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/2

7:26 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$363

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/8

6:01 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 31m

$364

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

12:22 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/26

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$364

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

8:40 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$204

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 August 18, 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
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

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

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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.

  • 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 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $204 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $254 and $280, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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