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$135+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SBA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$135
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/202:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Tue 4/299:15 amSBA - LGA
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/24$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/306:30 amLGA - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/512:09 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/207:15 amLGA - SBA
1 stop10h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/221:05 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/113:40 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Thu 4/175:55 amSBA - LGA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$653
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 10/237:30 amLGA - SBA
2 stops13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/267:15 pmSBA - LGA
3 stops20h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$969

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Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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LaGuardia

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

2:59 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

9:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

6:17 am-5:57 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$338

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

7:15 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

1:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$353

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/11

3:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

5:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$653

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/5

5:45 am-5:37 pm

2 stops14h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

6:27 pm-7:12 pm

3 stops21h 45m

$1,041

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

7:15 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$135

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

9:59 am-6:38 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$140

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/18

1:59 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$149

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/12

10:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$384

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 New York LaGuardia Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York LaGuardia Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York LaGuardia Airport-Santa Barbara 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 New York LaGuardia Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from LaGuardia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 LGA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 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 Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. 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 into for flights to Santa Barbara from New York LaGuardia?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from New York LaGuardia, you will be flying to 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 New York LaGuardia to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($297), American Airlines ($338), and United Airlines ($353) offers the cheapest pricing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Delta is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($135), American Airlines ($140), and Delta ($149).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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