What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans round-trip?

American Airlines, at $331, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

To save up to 53% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to New Orleans from $334 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $395 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

January can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $340. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $136. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New Orleans 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 Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New Orleans 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 Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

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

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The best prices from Santa Barbara to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$331 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$166 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$500

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Sun 12/295:50 amSBA - MSY

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Sun 1/57:25 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$636

Sun 12/291:10 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/46:40 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$671

Best flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Sun 2/1612:33 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/186:00 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$331

Tue 1/286:20 amSBA - MSY

2 stops11h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/304:00 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$337

Wed 4/169:50 amSBA - MSY

2 stops17h 44mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/297:00 amMSY - SBA

2 stops32h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$352

Fri 2/217:15 amSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 55mDelta

Mon 2/247:25 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$425

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Tue 1/145:45 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Fri 1/173:27 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$332

Tue 1/144:19 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops20h 06mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/175:46 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop23h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$362

Tue 1/286:20 amSBA - MSY

2 stops11h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/304:00 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$337

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans
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Fri 2/1412:33 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$166

Fri 2/146:20 amSBA - MSY

3 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$517

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/16

12:33 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$331

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/28

6:20 am-7:38 pm

2 stops11h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/30

4:00 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$337

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

9:50 am-5:34 am

2 stops17h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:14 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$352

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/21

7:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/24

7:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$425

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/14

12:33 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$166

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/14

6:20 am-10:30 pm

3 stops38h 10m

$517

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Orleans 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 Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New Orleans 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 Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 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 New Orleans

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

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1 / 10

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Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

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9,552 reviews

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1 / 10

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Delta

8.0

Very good

8,604 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,059 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans round-trip?
American Airlines, at $331, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Orleans 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 Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$366	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$409	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

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