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

Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $504 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $565. Users have found that Southwest is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $167. Delta flights start at $172 while deals on United Airlines start at $223 one-way.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 New Orleans to Santa Barbara?

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

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save up to 94% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Orleans to Santa Barbara from $226 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $369 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Santa Barbara from New Orleans average $297. You can even find prices in February for less than $297, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $94. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 Orleans-Santa Barbara 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 New Orleans to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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.

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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$504 (Southwest)
One-way from	$167 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$532

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/13

4:55 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/15

11:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop10h 45m

$504

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/13

2:18 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$565

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

5:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$167

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

4:10 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$172

New OrleansSanta Barbara

MSY - SBA

MSYSBA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

2:21 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops11h 33m

$223

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/21

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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

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

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. 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

4,401 reviews

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

4,401 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,401 reviews

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

8,212 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,401 reviews

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

8,759 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,401 reviews

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

4,401 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Santa Barbara is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $504 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $565. Users have found that Southwest is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $167. Delta flights start at $172 while deals on United Airlines start at $223 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$351	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$376	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$377	Average$601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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