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$165+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SBA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$334
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

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December

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January

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara
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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.
Thu 3/206:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/276:25 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
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.
Sat 4/51:15 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/125:00 amSBA - LGA
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$340
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.
Fri 3/212:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Tue 3/259:15 amSBA - LGA
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/20$354
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.
Mon 3/102:00 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Thu 3/135:45 amSBA - LGA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$406
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.
Thu 2/272:00 pmLGA - SBA
3 stops31h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/27:27 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$907

Find flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 February 21, 2025.

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LaGuardia

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Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$334

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/5

1:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

5:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$340

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/21

2:59 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/25

9:15 am-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$354

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/10

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

5:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$406

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$165

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/6

7:21 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$170

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/5

3:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$219

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/16

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops10h 05m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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

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 February 21, 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 February 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 1 airline.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($334), United Airlines ($340), and Delta ($387) offers the cheapest pricing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • 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 American Airlines ($165), United Airlines ($170), and Delta ($219).

  • 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 airline flying from LaGuardia to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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