Santa Barbara

$130+ Cheap flights from New Jersey 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SBA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$394
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From New Jersey to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 4/205:59 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/297:08 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/227:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Tue 4/295:45 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/31$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/86:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/132:28 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/81:30 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - JFK
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/1$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/1$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/86:30 amJFK - SBA
2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/137:24 pmSBA - JFK
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/301:24 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Wed 5/78:30 amSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/1$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/1$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/22:20 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/67:24 pmSBA - PHL
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 7/1512:47 pmLGA - SBA
3 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/306:00 amSBA - LGA
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/295:34 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop27h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/26:27 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$396
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/811:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/127:18 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop31h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$447

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sun 4/20

5:59 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

7:08 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 52m

$269

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

5:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$277

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

2:28 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 29m

$283

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

8:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$297

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-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-3:37 pm

2 stops12h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

7:24 pm-10:50 am

2 stops12h 26m

$307

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Wed 4/30

1:24 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

8:30 am-7:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$313

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/30

6:30 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

12:09 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$333

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 5/2

2:20 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

7:24 pm-8:57 am

2 stops10h 33m

$361

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

12:47 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops14h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-9:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$384

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Jersey 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 NJ to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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 April 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Jersey to Santa Barbara. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Jersey to Santa Barbara.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $130 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and Delta from $139 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Jersey 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 3 airlines flying from New Jersey to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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