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$165+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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SBA — LGA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:15 amSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Mon 3/102:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:17 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/168:35 amLGA - SBA
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/95:00 amSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/143:25 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:45 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/92:50 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/37:23 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops13h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/72:59 pmLGA - SBA
3 stops30h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$896

Find flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia 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 February 20, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/6

7:15 am-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/10

2:59 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$329

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

6:17 am-6:19 pm

2 stops9h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/16

8:35 am-3:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$339

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

5:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/14

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$374

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/6

5:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/9

2:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

$424

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

7:23 pm-11:28 am

2 stops13h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/7

2:59 pm-6:29 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$896

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

12:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$165

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

5:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$236

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

9:15 am-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$290

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/21

5:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$384

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in LaGuardia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in LaGuardia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York LaGuardia from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to New York LaGuardia. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $329 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $339 and $374 round-trip. Delta is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $165. United Airlines flights start at $236 while deals on Delta start at $290 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$425Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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