HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
New Jersey

$145+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New Jersey

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — EWR
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New Jersey with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Jersey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to New Jersey flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$312
From Santa Barbara to New Jersey
Search Deals
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Jersey

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New Jersey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New Jersey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/3112:30 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/311:06 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/186:05 amSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/245:25 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/1310:08 amSBA - JFK
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/158:05 amJFK - SBA
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 11/131:10 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 11/158:35 amLGA - SBA
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$283
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:44 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop18h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/47:30 amEWR - SBA
1 stop14h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/286:05 amSBA - EWR
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/281:06 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/49:30 amJFK - SBA
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/286:05 amSBA - LGA
2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 amLGA - SBA
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$299
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.
Fri 10/318:35 amSBA - LGA
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Tue 11/41:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/15$302
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.
Fri 10/318:35 amSBA - JFK
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amJFK - SBA
2 stops13h 11mDelta
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.
Mon 10/68:40 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:30 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$303

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to New Jersey 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New Jersey that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

New Jersey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

10:08 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/15

8:05 am-4:01 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$278

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/15

8:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$283

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

7:44 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Newark

Tue 11/4

7:30 am-6:56 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$289

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

9:23 am-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 36m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$294

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

12:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

10:00 am-6:09 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$294

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

6:05 am-6:51 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Newark

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$294

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

8:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

2:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$302

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/6

8:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop7h 35m

Newark

Sat 10/11

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$303

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

1:06 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:39 am-12:40 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$303

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

8:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

9:59 am-8:08 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$307

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/13

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Jersey from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey (average of $228). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Jersey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 NJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to New Jersey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to New Jersey, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Jersey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to New Jersey have to say. 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
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to New Jersey. 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 Jersey?

    If you book a flight to New Jersey 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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to New Jersey in just under 6h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 42m. The distance between Santa Barbara and New Jersey is about 2523 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $145. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to New Jersey for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to New Jersey?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to New Jersey are Santa Barbara - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Santa Barbara - Newark and Santa Barbara - New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Jersey (average of $228). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Jersey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to New Jersey

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights
San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Los Angeles to Seattle flights
Los Angeles to Newark flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Honolulu flights
Los Angeles to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Los Angeles to LaGuardia flights
San Francisco to Newark flights
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
Ontario to Seattle flights
Los Angeles to Boston flights
San Francisco to Honolulu flights
San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Ontario to John F Kennedy Intl flights
San Francisco to LaGuardia flights
San Francisco to Seattle flights
San Francisco to Santa Ana flights
San Francisco to Ontario flights
San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Ontario to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Miami flights
Santa Ana to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Orlando flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
San Francisco to Boston flights
Santa Ana to Seattle flights
Los Angeles to Reagan-National flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Dulles Intl flights
Los Angeles to Hobby flights
Burbank to Newark flights
San Jose to Seattle flights
San Diego to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Los Angeles to Portland flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Ontario to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Austin flights
San Francisco to Denver flights
Ontario to Newark flights
Los Angeles to Denver flights
Santa Ana to Newark flights
Los Angeles to Kahului flights
San Diego to Seattle flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Jersey

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to New Jersey. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.