George Bush Intcntl

$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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IAH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$228
From Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/84:00 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1310:16 amIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/226:05 amSBA - IAH
2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/276:01 amIAH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 9/85:00 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops14h 23mDelta
Sat 9/137:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/30$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 7/197:30 pmSBA - IAH
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/26:00 amIAH - SBA
1 stop14h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$395

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

George Bush Intcntl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

4:00 pm-12:49 am

1 stop6h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/13

10:16 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$285

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

6:05 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

6:01 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 31m

$290

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

5:00 pm-9:23 am

2 stops14h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$295

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/19

7:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$395

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

7:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 50m

$142

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

7:04 pm-9:17 am

2 stops12h 13m

$148

Santa BarbaraHouston

SBA - IAH

SBAIAH

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

2:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$183

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 $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 Delta and American Airlines. United Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $148 and $183, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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