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$127+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JFK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl

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 January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/187:05 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops13h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 2/255:21 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/2612:37 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 3/36:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/187:05 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops13h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 2/174:59 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop10h 26m
Delta
Sat 2/214:05 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/185:40 am
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops10h 34m
Delta
Sat 2/214:05 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/197:05 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops13h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 5/112:39 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Sun 5/36:15 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/1812:37 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:29 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 5/17:13 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops13h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 5/412:29 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 3/186:55 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 3/235:59 pm
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$318

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$407
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
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

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

7:05 pm-10:11 am

2 stops12h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

10:10 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$264

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

7:05 pm-10:11 am

2 stops12h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$264

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

12:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$275

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

4:59 pm-6:25 am

1 stop10h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

4:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

12:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop8h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

7:05 pm-11:31 am

2 stops13h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:40 am-7:14 pm

2 stops10h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

4:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$302

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

$311

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

12:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

$311

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$127

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 Santa Barbara-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 10h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. The distance from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2529 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $296, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $296. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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