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$189+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LGA
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/3012:25 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 10/66:30 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/215:05 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 7/283:05 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/712:25 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:30 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/18$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 10/75:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 10/171:25 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/1412:37 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:10 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 9/165:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 9/212:25 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$403

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$684
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From Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

4:50 pm-9:37 am

2 stops13h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/16

7:35 am-4:09 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$387

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

5:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/28

3:05 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$387

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/26

6:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$409

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

12:39 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/28

2:31 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$426

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

6:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/14

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$445

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/2

5:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$455

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/4

11:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/8

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$463

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/3

8:00 pm-10:08 am

2 stops11h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$492
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/10

6:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/17

4:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$508

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/26

12:33 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/31

2:25 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$513

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $312). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport?

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 June 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 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 Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in about 8h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 41m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $306 and $404 round-trip. Delta is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. American Airlines flights start at $134 while deals on United Airlines start at $144 one-way.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $312). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 Santa Barbara to LaGuardia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$404Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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