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$144+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LGA
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$504
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/3112:30 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/46:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 10/286:05 amSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/316:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/318:35 amSBA - LGA
2 stops12h 08mDelta
mar. 11/41:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/15$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/125:30 amSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
vie. 11/143:15 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/35:15 amSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/73:27 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/308:40 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/33:27 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:00 amSBA - LGA
2 stops10h 27mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/42:56 pmLGA - SBA
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 11/1412:28 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/166:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$332

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

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

mar. 10/28

6:05 am-6:59 pm

2 stops9h 54m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 10/31

11:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$299

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/31

8:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 08m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/4

12:59 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$302

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/12

8:25 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 20m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/14

3:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$307

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/3

5:15 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 10/7

3:27 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$318

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

vie. 12/5

12:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

New York LaGuardia

lun. 12/8

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$327

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 27m

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 10/4

2:56 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$327

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

vie. 11/14

7:29 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 56m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 11/16

7:21 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$334

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

vie. 11/7

12:28 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/11

10:30 am-6:09 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$344

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

lun. 1/12

11:20 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 1/23

12:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$354

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/30

12:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$144

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York LaGuardia from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to New York LaGuardia. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in about 9h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 14m. Santa Barbara and New York LaGuardia Airport are separated by a distance of 2523 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 LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $292 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $312. United Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LaGuardia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia. 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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