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$142+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Delta)

One-way from

$142
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$406
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/208:13 amSBA - IAH
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Sun 8/247:40 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/10$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/201:01 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/257:47 amIAH - SBA
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/14:54 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/57:37 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:30 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/237:10 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop17h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$605

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Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/20

8:13 am-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/24

7:40 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 14m

$285

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/20

1:01 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/25

7:47 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$295

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

4:54 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/5

7:37 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 13m

$361

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

7:28 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 52m

$142

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

4:39 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$143

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/16

7:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 50m

$185

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/31

12:40 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$204

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-8:38 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$285

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl

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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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SBA to IAH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in George Bush Intcntl by month

Plan your trip to George Bush Intcntl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in George Bush Intcntl by month

Plan your trip to George Bush Intcntl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Barbara to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 is 1 flight 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?

    Delta, at $285, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is priced at 40% 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?

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $143 and $185, 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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