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$144+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/164:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:00 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/168:05 amEWR - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:12 amSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/177:45 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:33 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/257:17 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:00 amEWR - SBA
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$660
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/176:50 amJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$662
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/178:05 amEWR - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/41:20 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/163:00 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/175:05 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1610:00 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Wed 12/178:25 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/161:00 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Wed 12/178:25 amSBA - LGA
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/10$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/168:05 amEWR - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:10 amSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/167:59 amJFK - SBA
2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2210:13 amSBA - JFK
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$687

Find flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$616
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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New York

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

12:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

7:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/7

3:29 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

6:12 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

12:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$289

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/17

7:15 am-5:21 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$294

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/14

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$294

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

3:29 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

6:20 am-6:44 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$294

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/7

1:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/18

3:29 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

6:20 am-7:23 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$298

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-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 York to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Santa Barbara

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara is 78 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 New York to Santa Barbara?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 NYC to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    For a flight from New York to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $289, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from New York in 8h 16m. New York and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2529 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Santa Barbara round-trip from $148. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $216, and United Airlines, from $282. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($134), Delta ($138), and United Airlines ($148).

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

    While some choose either Newark - Santa Barbara or New York LaGuardia - Santa Barbara, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from New York to Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $90). Flying from New York to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 York to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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