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 $269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $276, and United Airlines, from $283. These flights start at 48% 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 United Airlines ($135), Delta ($139), and American Airlines ($140).

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.

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 76% 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 $410, or $654 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $383 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $140. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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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.

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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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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 March 28, 2025.

Sat 4/265:06 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/37:08 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$269

Sat 4/261:13 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$276

Sun 4/275:59 amEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/38:00 amSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$283

Sat 4/261:10 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$297

Sat 4/263:00 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$297

Tue 5/205:59 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/76:20 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$304

Tue 4/224:58 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/258:00 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$306

Sat 4/262:30 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/36:17 amSBA - JFK

2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$307

Fri 10/316:30 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop26h 44mAlaska Airlines

Wed 11/55:45 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$328

Tue 5/62:30 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Thu 5/85:55 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$357

Mon 5/57:59 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops25h 31mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/97:18 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$435

Thu 5/296:55 amJFK - SBA

3 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/15:00 amSBA - JFK

3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$567

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Sat 4/265:06 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/37:08 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$269

Sat 4/261:13 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$276

Tue 4/2211:30 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/257:01 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$283

Tue 5/62:30 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Thu 5/85:55 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$357

Mon 5/57:59 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops25h 31mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/97:18 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$435

Sat 4/261:10 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$297

Tue 5/205:59 amLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/76:20 amSBA - LGA

2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$304

Thu 5/83:29 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/115:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$314

Sat 4/263:00 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Sat 5/39:15 amSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$297

Sat 4/262:30 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/36:17 amSBA - JFK

2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$307

Thu 5/84:00 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop27h 54mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/125:34 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$510

Thu 5/296:55 amJFK - SBA

3 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/15:00 amSBA - JFK

3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$567

Last-minute flights from New York to Santa Barbara
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Wed 4/211:30 amJFK - SBA

1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/157:23 pmSBA - JFK

1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$584

Wed 4/25:55 amEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/152:15 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$585

Wed 4/23:29 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/155:00 amSBA - LGA

1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$585

Wed 4/21:15 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Tue 4/155:45 amSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 00mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$590

Wed 4/22:32 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 42mDelta

Tue 4/159:15 amSBA - JFK

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$590

Wed 4/23:40 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 4/156:15 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$595

Wed 4/27:59 amEWR - SBA

2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/49:59 amSBA - EWR

1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$727

Wed 4/22:54 pmJFK - SBA

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/49:59 amSBA - JFK

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$779

Fri 4/42:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mDelta

Mon 4/78:45 amSBA - LGA

1 stop8h 56mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$657

Fri 4/410:51 amEWR - SBA

2 stops25h 19mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/77:23 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops11h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$767

Sun 4/64:30 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Wed 4/96:15 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$664

Thu 4/107:59 amLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/1412:37 pmSBA - LGA

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$545

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 March 28, 2025.

Tue 4/226:30 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$135

Tue 4/223:29 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$135

Wed 5/142:05 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$139

Wed 4/231:30 pmEWR - SBA

2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$140

Wed 5/77:20 amJFK - SBA

1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$140

Tue 4/228:35 amLGA - SBA

2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$140

Fri 4/183:59 pmJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$149

Fri 4/252:59 pmLGA - SBA

1 stop8h 31mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$149

Thu 5/86:49 amJFK - SBA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$165

Fri 4/257:30 amEWR - SBA

2 stops38h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$242

Wed 5/76:55 amJFK - SBA

3 stops17h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$289

Fri 4/113:40 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$384

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NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/26

5:06 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

7:08 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 52m

$269

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/26

1:13 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

9:15 am-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$276

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sun 4/27

5:59 am-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$283

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

1:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

9:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/26

3:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

9:15 am-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$297

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/20

5:59 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

6:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$304

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/22

4:58 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

8:00 am-9:39 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$306

New YorkSanta Barbara

JFK - SBA

JFKSBA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

2:30 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops10h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

6:17 am-7:15 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$307

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA - SBA

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/8

5:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$357

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Mon 5/5

7:59 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

7:18 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$435

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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
eDreams	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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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?

The best time to book flights from New York to Santa Barbara is 28 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

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,798 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 $269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $276, and United Airlines, from $283. These flights start at 48% 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 United Airlines ($135), Delta ($139), and American Airlines ($140).
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, 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
Delta	Cheapest$156	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$135+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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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 March 21, 2025.

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

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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