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Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara from $192

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara (IAH-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:13 pm - 8:41 pmIAH-SBA
8h 28m1 stop
4:49 pm - 11:44 pmSBA-IAH
4h 55m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
12:13 pm - 6:09 pmIAH-SBA
7h 56m1 stop
12:32 pm - 7:35 pmSBA-IAH
5h 03m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
10:42 am - 6:39 pmIAH-SBA
9h 57m2 stops
4:49 pm - 11:44 pmSBA-IAH
4h 55m1 stop
$300American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
10:42 am - 6:39 pmIAH-SBA
9h 57m2 stops
5:11 am - 1:43 pmSBA-IAH
6h 32m1 stop
$301American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
12:13 pm - 6:39 pmIAH-SBA
8h 26m2 stops
1:12 pm - 11:46 pmSBA-IAH
8h 34m2 stops
$305American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
4:29 pm - 8:41 pmIAH-SBA
6h 12m1 stop
4:11 pm - 12:16 amSBA-IAH
6h 05m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
10:42 am - 6:39 pmIAH-SBA
9h 57m2 stops
4:11 pm - 12:16 amSBA-IAH
6h 05m1 stop
$350American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
4:41 pm - 7:51 pmIAH-SBA
5h 10m1 stop
8:44 pm - 6:03 amSBA-IAH
7h 19m1 stop
$359United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 19
5:00 am - 12:14 pmIAH-SBA
9h 14m1 stop
8:44 pm - 6:03 amSBA-IAH
7h 19m1 stop
$372United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 14
2:28 pm - 8:51 pmIAH-SBA
8h 23m1 stop
5:10 am - 2:03 pmSBA-IAH
6h 53m1 stop
$376American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Santa Barbara back to Houston George Bush Airport, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $386 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $674 and $588 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Alaska Airlines ($192) and American Airlines ($201). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($295) and United Airlines ($359).

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Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$192
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Barbara was $192 for a one-way ticket and $295 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Santa Barbara, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $520 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11226 reviews
7.7boarding
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
6.7food
8.1crew
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Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

8.0 ExcellentRegina, Apr 2024IAH - BRO
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Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Flight canceled due to weather. Rescheduled flight canceled due to maintenance. I’m stuck!

Cramped and uncomfortable seats. Not enough room for 6’2” person such as myself.

Apparently the WiFi you buy on on one flight doesn't carry on with connecting flights.

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/9Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
7h 53mIAH-SBA
$192
5/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 26mIAH-SBA
$201
5/5Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 31mIAH-SBA
$349
5/5Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 22mIAH-SBA
$354
5/5Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 04mIAH-SBA
$408
5/5Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 53mIAH-SBA
$3,218

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Houston George Bush Airport - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

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Santa Barbara - Houston George Bush Airport

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