$193+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SBA
Oct 4 — Oct 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Wed 9/94:27 pm -
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Wed 9/162:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Mon 9/143:59 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/136:00 am -
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Wed 9/1612:25 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/96:00 am -
2 stops7h 41m
Tue 9/1512:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 9/256:16 pm -
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Mon 9/287:30 am -
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Deal found 9/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 11/192:29 pm -
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2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
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Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 -
1 stop5h 32m
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1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$410
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:40 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Thu 10/82:05 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 11/195:45 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Sun 11/224:30 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$369
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Tue 9/292:34 pm -
1 stop21h 38m
Tue 10/65:36 pm -
1 stop18h 16m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
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Thu 10/297:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
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1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$423
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Thu 10/156:17 pm -
1 stop24h 42m
Mon 10/197:30 am -
1 stop28h 22m
Deal found 9/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/22:21 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Sun 10/46:10 am -
1 stop5h 24m
Deal found 8/30![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 9/256:16 pm -
2 stops31h 34m
Mon 9/287:30 am -
1 stop28h 01m
Deal found 9/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$449
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Wed 9/97:20 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Mon 9/142:01 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/96:00 am -
2 stops7h 41m
Tue 9/1512:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/95:00 am -
2 stops8h 41m
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2 stops8h 48m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 9/114:30 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Mon 9/143:59 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/136:00 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 9/1612:25 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 9/256:16 pm -
1 stop21h 24m
Mon 9/287:30 am -
1 stop28h 01m
Deal found 9/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 -
1 stop5h 32m
Mon 10/196:10 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$410
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/226:23 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$193
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Thu 10/226:17 pm -
2 stops21h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$323
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Thu 10/225:05 am -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$363
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $364 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $193 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $251 |
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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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Return
Cheapest round-trip
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HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/22
6:23 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop6h 12m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$193
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/22
6:17 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops21h 28m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$323
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 10/6
12:40 pm-6:21 pm
1 stop7h 41m
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/8
2:05 pm-10:11 pm
1 stop6h 06m
$364
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 11/19
5:45 am-9:38 am
1 stop5h 53m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/22
4:30 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop5h 20m
$369
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 9/29
2:34 pm-10:12 am
1 stop21h 38m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/6
5:36 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop18h 16m
$369
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/29
7:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop6h 45m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/1
6:03 am-1:48 pm
1 stop5h 45m
$423
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 10/15
6:17 pm-4:59 pm
1 stop24h 42m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
7:30 am-1:52 pm
1 stop28h 22m
$433
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 10/2
2:21 pm-6:58 pm
1 stop6h 37m
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/4
6:10 am-1:34 pm
1 stop5h 24m
$438
HoustonSanta Barbara
IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SBA Santa Barbara
IAHSBA
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 9/25
6:16 pm-11:50 pm
2 stops31h 34m
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/28
7:30 am-1:31 pm
1 stop28h 01m
$449
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| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 September 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United 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.
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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| Cheapest$224 | Average$728 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |