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 $329. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $340, and Delta, from $343. These flights start at 36% 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 Delta ($165), American Airlines ($165), and United Airlines ($170).

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 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.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Santa Barbara?

New York to Santa Barbara flights have a layover in Phoenix most often.

Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Santa Barbara flights?

New York to Santa Barbara flights have a layover in Dallas the least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Phoenix?

The majority of Phoenix visitors spend their time at Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall. Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall are located about 4.0 mi, 16.7 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Those landing in Phoenix looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

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

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 22% on the overall cost on flights from New York to Santa Barbara.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 31 days in advance to save up to 85% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 31 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $417, or $674 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $384 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $144. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on New York-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-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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.

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Average price	$551

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Thu 3/135:49 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/174:25 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$329

Sat 4/52:35 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/129:59 amSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$334

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

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

Mon 3/107:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Thu 3/138:55 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$343

Sat 3/82:35 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 44mDelta

Thu 3/131:30 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$348

Fri 3/212:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 3/259:15 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 27mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$354

Wed 3/267:20 amJFK - SBA

1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/317:23 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$363

Mon 3/102:00 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Thu 3/135:45 amSBA - LGA

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$406

Sat 4/52:08 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/121:05 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$450

Tue 4/87:30 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 59mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/157:23 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops11h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$596

Tue 3/411:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 07mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 3/97:27 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$747

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Thu 3/204:48 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/271:11 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$329

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

Mon 3/107:00 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Thu 3/138:55 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$343

Wed 3/267:20 amJFK - SBA

1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/317:23 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$363

Mon 3/102:00 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Thu 3/135:45 amSBA - LGA

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$406

Sat 4/52:35 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/129:59 amSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$334

Sat 3/82:35 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 44mDelta

Thu 3/131:30 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$348

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

Mon 3/102:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Thu 3/138:55 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$387

Sat 4/52:08 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/121:05 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$450

Tue 4/87:30 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 59mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/157:23 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops11h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$596

Sun 3/2312:10 pmJFK - SBA

3 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/297:05 pmSBA - JFK

3 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,418

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Wed 2/265:30 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Wed 3/261:30 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$493

Wed 2/262:54 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/269:59 amSBA - JFK

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$503

Wed 2/2610:18 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/264:25 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$558

Thu 2/278:29 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop25h 08mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/17:27 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$656

Thu 2/2712:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop11h 20mDelta

Sat 3/17:15 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$657

Thu 2/273:30 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 10mSouthwest

Sat 3/15:35 amSBA - LGA

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/19

$667

Thu 2/277:54 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/282:06 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$717

Thu 2/2710:15 amLGA - SBA

2 stops16h 44mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/282:06 pmSBA - LGA

2 stops30h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$717

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

Thu 2/274:00 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops23h 19mAlaska Airlines

Fri 2/287:27 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,063

Fri 2/281:10 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop11h 09mDelta

Sat 3/17:15 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$657

Fri 2/2811:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 07mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 3/27:27 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$846

One-way flights from New York to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fri 3/141:15 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 24mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$165

Thu 3/66:50 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 33mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$165

Thu 3/66:00 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$165

Thu 3/67:21 amLGA - SBA

2 stops12h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$170

Sat 5/103:21 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$173

Fri 4/185:50 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$180

Fri 8/85:15 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$200

Fri 4/186:46 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop17h 24mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$205

Fri 3/71:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$219

Thu 3/65:49 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$224

Sat 5/1010:30 amJFK - SBA

3 stops13h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$442

Fri 2/2811:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 07mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$539

Find flights from New York to Santa Barbara within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Thu 3/13

5:49 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

4:25 pm-5:32 am

1 stop10h 07m

$329

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/5

2:35 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

9:59 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$334

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

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

8:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$343

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/8

2:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

1:30 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 34m

$348

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

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/26

7:20 am-6:29 pm

1 stop14h 09m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/31

7:23 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$363

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

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/5

2:08 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$450

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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 York-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-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Santa Barbara

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara is 50 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York 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 NYC to SBA?

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 30% on airfare.

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to Santa Barbara. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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

4,411 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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

8,219 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,317 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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

8,765 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 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 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.
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 $329. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $340, and Delta, from $343. These flights start at 36% 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 Delta ($165), American Airlines ($165), and United Airlines ($170).
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.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Santa Barbara?
New York to Santa Barbara flights have a layover in Phoenix most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Phoenix?
The majority of Phoenix visitors spend their time at Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall. Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall are located about 4.0 mi, 16.7 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Those landing in Phoenix looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Santa Barbara flights?
New York to Santa Barbara flights have a layover in Dallas the least frequently.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from New York 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 York to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$297	Average$502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$337	Average$551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Cheapest flights from New York to Santa Barbara
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