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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on American Airlines start at $140 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from State of 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 State of New York to Santa Barbara.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 76% on flights from State of New York to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $410. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $654.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from State of New York average $383. You can even find prices in September for less than $383, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $140. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from State of New York. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from New York?

Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from New York.

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.

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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

Sat 9/204:15 pmSYR - SBA

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/306:50 pmSBA - SYR

2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$354

Tue 5/62:30 pmLGA - SBA

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Thu 5/85:55 amSBA - LGA

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$357

Sat 9/206:15 amART - SBA

2 stops11h 58mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/3010:12 amSBA - ART

2 stops9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$421

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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

Sat 9/204:15 pmSYR - SBA

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/306:50 pmSBA - SYR

2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$354

Thu 7/176:25 amBUF - SBA

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Fri 7/253:35 pmSBA - BUF

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/26

$427

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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 4/48:14 amSYR - SBA

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/61:10 pmSBA - SYR

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$603

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

Sat 4/56:06 amSYR - SBA

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/712:37 pmSBA - SYR

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$465

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

Thu 5/225:00 amALB - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$176

Tue 4/156:06 amSYR - SBA

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$176

Tue 4/1512:09 pmSYR - SBA

2 stops11h 21mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$181

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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

SyracuseSanta Barbara

SYR - SBA

SYRSBA

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sat 9/20

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

6:50 pm-10:27 am

2 stops12h 37m

$354

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

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

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

When flying from State of New York to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

4,274 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

4,274 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

7,897 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

4,274 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

4,274 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?
Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from New York.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on American Airlines start at $140 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from State of 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 State of 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 State of New York to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from State of 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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Delta	Cheapest$156	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$381	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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