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$182+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SBA
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/106:05 pm
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 8/172:01 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$358
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:02 am
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop14h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:24 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop19h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/1211:28 am
IAH
-
SBA
2 stops8h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 8/196:33 am
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$368
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/82:34 pm
IAH
-
SBA
2 stops26h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/112:17 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop21h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 10/152:45 pm
IAH
-
SBA
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 10/193:59 pm
SBA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 9/810:26 am
IAH
-
SBA
2 stops9h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 9/126:10 am
SBA
-
IAH
2 stops11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$403

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$182
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Average price

$305
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara 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 July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/10

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/17

2:01 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$358

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

6:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$358

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/12

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

6:33 am-6:04 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$368
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/15

2:45 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/19

3:59 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$396

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/13

10:26 am-6:03 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/16

6:33 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$427

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/15

2:52 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/19

2:50 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$444

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

7:20 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/29

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$448

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/23

4:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$448

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/29

12:40 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$448
Cheapest one-way

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$182

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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 George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated July 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,997 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,997 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,819 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,997 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Houston George Bush Intcntl. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day from 2 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    For as low as $358, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in 6h 40m. The distance between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Santa Barbara is about 1460 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at $220, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara. 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 July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$339Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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