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$149+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JFK
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$565
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 9/512:45 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Sat 9/1312:25 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/22$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/27:05 pmSBA - JFK
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:59 amJFK - SBA
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 10/305:45 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop26h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/235:00 amSBA - JFK
3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2810:30 amJFK - SBA
3 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/20$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 4/277:01 pmSBA - JFK
3 stops14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/3011:55 amJFK - SBA
3 stops15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$2,038

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

12:45 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

12:25 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

7:05 pm-11:51 am

2 stops13h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/8

7:59 am-6:18 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$303

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

6:27 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops25h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/5

4:30 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$533

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

5:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops14h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

10:30 am-9:09 pm

3 stops13h 39m

$811

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

8:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$149

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/3

1:10 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$210

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/11

5:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops14h 45m

$311

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:27 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops42h 13m

$391

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/11

6:36 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops14h 49m

$570

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Deals found on 4/22

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 SBA to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,911 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $297, Delta will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $303 and $533, respectively. Delta is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $210 and $311 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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