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$169+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans (SBA - MSY)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSY
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/44:41 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:12 pm
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/85:00 am
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 4/137:00 am
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/75:00 am
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:48 pm
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops10h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 4/54:41 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 4/96:12 pm
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/141:05 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/156:58 pm
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/172:16 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 4/205:25 pm
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops9h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/56:30 am
SBA
-
MSY
2 stops8h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 4/95:00 am
MSY
-
SBA
2 stops9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/712:30 pm
SBA
-
MSY
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 4/117:00 am
MSY
-
SBA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$447

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 March 13, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/14

12:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

9:40 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$427
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

2:16 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/20

5:25 pm-12:36 am

2 stops9h 11m

$433

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/5

6:30 am-5:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

5:00 am-12:01 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$444

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

6:30 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$452
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$169

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

4:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$226

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/15

5:05 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$259
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

4:41 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$294

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/26

5:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$294

Santa BarbaraNew Orleans

SBA - MSY

SBAMSY

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/26

9:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops13h 15m

$330

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Orleans 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 Orleans

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 $78). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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 New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 Orleans. Reviews last updated March 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Santa Barbara to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,448 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to New Orleans can take about 6h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $427. The distance from Santa Barbara to New Orleans is about 1749 mi.

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

    Delta, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $78). Flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to New Orleans. 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$209Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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