What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Currently priced at $268, American Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $282 and $367, respectively. American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $135. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara at least 59 days early can save you up to 79% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 59 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara for as little as $413 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $667 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Newark Airport in September are about $383 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $140.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark?

If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Newark, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Newark to Santa Barbara per day from 3 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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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The best prices from Newark to Santa Barbara are usually found in February or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$268 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$135 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$502

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

Sat 4/55:59 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/1212:37 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$268

Tue 4/19:32 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 58mDelta

Tue 4/85:45 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$282

Sat 4/53:32 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/121:05 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$367

Fri 9/197:30 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 44mAlaska Airlines

Mon 9/227:15 pmSBA - EWR

2 stops21h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$475

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Sat 4/55:59 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/1212:37 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$268

Tue 4/19:32 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 58mDelta

Tue 4/85:45 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$282

Sat 4/53:32 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/121:05 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$367

Fri 4/185:50 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/217:23 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$532

Last-minute flights from Newark to Santa Barbara
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Thu 3/136:21 amEWR - SBA

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/174:25 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$493

Thu 3/1311:10 amEWR - SBA

2 stops12h 29mDelta

Mon 3/175:45 amSBA - EWR

2 stops10h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/2

$503

Tue 4/19:32 amEWR - SBA

2 stops13h 58mDelta

Tue 4/85:45 amSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$282

Sat 4/55:59 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/1212:37 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$268

Sat 4/53:32 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/121:05 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$367

Fri 4/185:50 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/217:23 pmSBA - EWR

1 stop16h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$532

One-way flights from Newark to Santa Barbara
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Wed 4/2310:30 amEWR - SBA

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$135

Fri 4/251:03 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop10h 38mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$149

Fri 4/185:50 pmEWR - SBA

1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$154

Wed 8/206:00 amEWR - SBA

3 stops20h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$398

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/5

5:59 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

12:37 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$268

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Tue 4/1

9:32 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 58m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$282

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Sat 4/5

3:32 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$367

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 4/18

5:50 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/21

7:23 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$532

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 4/23

10:30 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$135

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 4/25

1:03 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$149

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Fri 4/18

5:50 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 20m

$154

NewarkSanta Barbara

EWR - SBA

EWRSBA

Newark

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:54 pm

3 stops20h 54m

$398

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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 Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,068 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,679 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,710 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Newark?
If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Newark, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Newark to Santa Barbara per day from 3 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $268, American Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $282 and $367, respectively. American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $135. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Newark Airport 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 Newark to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$297	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$337	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Newark to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to SBA?

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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