$145 Cheap United flights Santa Barbara (SBA) to Houston (IAH)

Grab affordable return United Airlines flights from $312 from SBA to IAH by organizing your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for options from $145 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

November is one of the most affordable months to travel to Houston with United Airlines. You could also find great deals on one-way and return fares in February.

Look for cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) one to three months prior to your departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. No matter the fare type and itinerary, the best day of the week to book a domestic flight is generally Sunday and the most expensive tends to be Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

To figure out if there’s a direct route from SBA to IAH with United Airlines or any other carriers, check the “Nonstop” filter when looking for flights.

To find the earliest departure from SBA to IAH with United Airlines, filter your results by “Morning” and “Early Morning.” Booking an early flight generally means cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the primary Houston hub for United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Journey from SBA to IAH with United Airlines and you can look forward to a range of perks starting with a rewarding loyalty program. When booking through Expedia as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member, you can also earn OneKeyCash™* to redeem on select future travel purchases.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

You can usually cancel or change your flight, although there may be a charge if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Need to keep your options open? Make use of Expedia’s “No cancel fee” and “Changes included” filters to find flights that won’t charge extra if you have to alter your plans. To modify your itinerary, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for further information.