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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — NYC
Feb 26 — Mrz 51
Mi 2/26
Mi 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santa Barbara to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$512
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Februar 21, 2025.

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.
Di 3/117:27 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fr 3/148:29 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop25h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$328
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.
Do 3/67:15 amSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Mo 3/102:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$329
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.
Do 3/65:45 amSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Mo 3/107:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$329
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.
Mi 4/99:15 amSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Mi 4/161:10 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 31mDelta
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.
Do 3/612:30 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mo 3/101:45 pmEWR - SBA
2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
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.
Mi 4/96:17 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mi 4/166:25 amJFK - SBA
2 stops12h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
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.
Mi 4/96:17 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mi 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.
Mi 4/95:00 amSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Mo 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.
Do 3/65:45 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
So 3/92:50 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$424
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 4/36:00 amSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Mo 4/75:55 amEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$495
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mo 3/37:27 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mo 3/105:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop21h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$546
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 3/77:27 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Mo 3/1011:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$637

Find flights from Santa Barbara to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to New York 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 Februar 21, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Di 3/11

7:27 pm-7:59 am

1 stop9h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fr 3/14

8:29 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop25h 08m

$328

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Do 3/6

7:15 am-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Mo 3/10

2:59 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$329

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Do 3/6

5:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Newark

Mo 3/10

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$329

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Mi 4/9

9:15 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mi 4/16

1:10 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$329

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Do 3/6

12:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Newark

Mo 3/10

1:45 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$334

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Mi 4/9

6:17 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mi 4/16

6:25 am-3:33 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$334

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Mi 4/9

6:17 am-6:19 pm

2 stops9h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Mi 4/16

8:35 am-3:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$339

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Mi 4/9

5:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Mo 4/14

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$374

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Do 3/6

5:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

New York LaGuardia

So 3/9

2:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

$424

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Do 4/3

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Newark

Mo 4/7

5:55 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$495

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New York 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 York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to New York is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Februar 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

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

Temperature in New York by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated Februar 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 New York. 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?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to New York per day from 3 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $328, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $329 and $334, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $164. American Airlines flights start at $165 while deals on Delta start at $165 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to New York?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to New York is Santa Barbara - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - New York LaGuardia or Santa Barbara - Newark.

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

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

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

    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 York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to New York. 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 Februar 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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