New York

$127+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York State

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JFK
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1812:38 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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
Sat 3/76:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1812:37 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:03 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/187:05 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops12h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 2/258:10 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/1212:32 pm
SBA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/185:40 am
SBA
-
EWR
2 stops10h 39m
Delta
Wed 2/257:00 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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
Sat 3/74:55 pm
LGA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/44:40 pm
SBA
-
EWR
2 stops13h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 3/118:00 am
EWR
-
SBA
2 stops13h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/2612:37 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 3/36:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/267:05 pm
SBA
-
EWR
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 3/36:34 am
EWR
-
SBA
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/96:55 pm
SBA
-
JFK
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/187:05 pm
SBA
-
JFK
2 stops12h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:30 am
JFK
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$287

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to New York flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$253
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$292
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From Santa Barbara to New York
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to New York 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York State that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

12:38 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$253

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

5:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Newark

Wed 3/11

4:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$257

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:37 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Newark

Tue 3/3

6:03 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 45m

$257

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:48 pm-5:30 am

1 stop8h 42m

Newark

Sat 3/7

6:05 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 34m

$257

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:40 am-7:19 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Newark

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$262

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

12:32 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-1:39 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$262

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

7:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 55m

Newark

Sat 2/21

9:53 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$262

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops11h 40m

Newark

Wed 3/11

6:03 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 45m

$262

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

6:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$284

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

4:41 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 19m

Newark

Wed 3/11

6:03 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 45m

$293

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to State of New York?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to State of New York (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 York. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to New York State 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to New York?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to New York, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to State of New York?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Santa Barbara to State of New York in just under 7h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 41m. There are 2508 mi between Santa Barbara and State of New York. 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 State of New York one-way?

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $144, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to State of New York?

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

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

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

    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 York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to State of New York (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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