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$233+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$382
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$233
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$516
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From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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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 December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/304:30 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/67:03 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/239:15 amIAH - SBA
2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/221:11 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$689
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/305:00 amIAH - SBA
2 stops30h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/64:19 pmSBA - IAH
2 stops22h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$751
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/177:28 pmIAH - SBA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Wed 12/185:50 amSBA - IAH
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/17$981

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HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/10

5:36 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop23h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/13

12:58 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$382

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

1:20 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$406

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

5:05 am-3:06 pm

2 stops12h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/30

12:56 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$416

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/20

5:15 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/30

2:15 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 04m

$482

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/31

2:50 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$233

HoustonSanta Barbara

IAH - SBA

IAHSBA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/1

8:25 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$329

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Deals found on 12/17

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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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Travel insights for flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $382, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Alaska Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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