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$129+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LGA
Feb 15 — Feb 221
Sun 2/15
Sun 2/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia

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 January 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306
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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 January 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 2/1412:38 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 2/176:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/410:02 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops10h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 2/79:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 2/155:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 2/183:25 pm
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/137:05 pm
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops11h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 2/186:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 2/265:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 3/37:15 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 2/285:00 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops9h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/37:15 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/1110:02 am
SBA
-
LGA
2 stops10h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 2/176:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops13h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/2812:38 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia 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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

12:38 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$257

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:13 am-8:44 pm

2 stops12h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$262

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

5:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/18

3:25 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$272

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

7:15 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$285

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:12 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

3:25 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$285

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$285

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

7:15 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$286

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

12:38 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$129

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

12:15 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$129

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

12:59 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$129

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to LaGuardia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $118). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 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 January 16, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,163 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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 United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 19m. 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. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $292. Delta is priced at 71% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $118). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 January 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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