What is the cheapest airline to fly 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.. United Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

The most flights from SBA to IAH are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to IAH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport as you normally would.

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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 is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day from 1 airline.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights typically cost between $474 and $760 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $295 on American Airlines (Feb 14-Feb 18).

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Tue 12/232:08 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$932

Tue 12/2312:25 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/304:30 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$942

Fri 12/262:08 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/295:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,032

Fri 12/265:45 amSBA - IAH

2 stops9h 48mDelta

Mon 12/2911:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$1,042

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Sat 2/1412:35 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/186:20 pmIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$295

Wed 2/182:20 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/216:34 pmIAH - SBA

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$393

Tue 4/2812:39 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Sun 5/37:45 amIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$427

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Tue 12/232:08 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$932

Tue 12/2312:25 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/304:30 pmIAH - SBA

2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$942

Fri 12/262:08 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/295:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,032

Fri 12/265:45 amSBA - IAH

2 stops9h 48mDelta

Mon 12/2911:15 amIAH - SBA

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$1,042

Fri 1/27:39 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 02mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/107:00 amIAH - SBA

1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$691

Fri 1/212:59 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Sat 1/1010:35 amIAH - SBA

2 stops13h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$697

Fri 1/210:13 amSBA - IAH

2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/105:50 amIAH - SBA

2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$742

Fri 1/26:10 amSBA - IAH

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/107:13 amIAH - SBA

2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$801

Fri 1/27:39 pmSBA - IAH

1 stop8h 02mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/95:00 amIAH - SBA

2 stops10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$857

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Sat 2/14

12:35 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/18

6:20 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$295

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/21

6:34 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$393

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

12:39 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/3

7:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 14m

$427

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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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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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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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

9,105 reviews

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

9,105 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

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

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 is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day from 1 airline.
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 38m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $295. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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.. 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$292	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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