John F Kennedy Intl

$149+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JFK
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$513
From Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/612:40 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Sat 9/1311:25 amJFK - SBA
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:44 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1211:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 10/307:00 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$305

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

12:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

11:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

7:44 pm-7:53 am

1 stop9h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

11:30 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$298

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

7:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-12:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$305

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

4:39 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 51m

$149

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/9

4:57 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 23m

$219

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/7

7:30 am-7:29 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$322

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/12

5:30 am-10:47 pm

3 stops14h 17m

$579

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

11:09 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$621

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

6:27 pm-11:15 am

3 stops13h 48m

$1,001

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Deals found on 7/26

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 SBA to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from 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 Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $297, Delta will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $298 and $305, respectively. Delta is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $219 and $322 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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