What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans round-trip?

Alaska Airlines, at $283, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to New Orleans for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

To save up to 72% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to New Orleans from $319 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $473 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

September can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $338. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to MSY?

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

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

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

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

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 Orleans.

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One-way from	$141 (Hawaiian Airlines)
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Average price	$405

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Wed 9/247:29 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Sat 9/277:21 amMSY - SBA

1 stop29h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$283

Wed 9/245:50 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Sat 9/2710:45 amMSY - SBA

2 stops13h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$288

Thu 8/281:01 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/25:24 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$313

Tue 9/161:01 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/205:27 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$368

Fri 10/1711:15 amSBA - MSY

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/212:15 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$377

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Wed 9/247:29 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Sat 9/277:21 amMSY - SBA

1 stop29h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$283

Wed 9/245:50 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Sat 9/2710:45 amMSY - SBA

2 stops13h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$288

Thu 8/281:01 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/25:24 amMSY - SBA

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$313

Tue 9/161:01 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/195:27 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$368

Fri 10/1711:15 amSBA - MSY

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/212:15 pmMSY - SBA

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$377

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Sat 7/1212:52 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/277:14 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$408

Sun 7/207:04 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/242:39 pmMSY - SBA

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$507

Tue 7/297:30 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines

Fri 8/17:10 amMSY - SBA

1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$407

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Fri 9/57:29 pmSBA - MSY

1 stop8h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$141

Sat 9/205:50 amSBA - MSY

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$142

Sat 9/204:00 pmSBA - MSY

3 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$360

Tue 6/177:30 pmSBA - MSY

2 stops11h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$727

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1:01 pm-10:24 pm

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1:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:27 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$368

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

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Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

11:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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2:15 pm-9:20 pm

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Santa Barbara

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7:29 pm-5:54 am

1 stop8h 25m

$141

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

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Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

5:50 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$142

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

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Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

4:00 pm-8:45 am

3 stops14h 45m

$360

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

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Tue 6/17

7:30 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 43m

$727

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,494 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans round-trip?
Alaska Airlines, at $283, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to New Orleans one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to New Orleans for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?
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 Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Orleans 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 Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$302	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$302	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$313	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$355	Average$485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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