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$135+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SBA — NYC
May 6 — May 131
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$488
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From Santa Barbara to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/281:05 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/310:00 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/284:55 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/33:25 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/196:20 amSBA - LGA
2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/266:30 amLGA - SBA
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/297:04 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/68:15 amEWR - SBA
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/288:30 amSBA - EWR
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Wed 6/42:05 pmEWR - SBA
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/286:27 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/37:29 amJFK - SBA
1 stop13h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/27:05 pmSBA - JFK
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/85:00 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/288:30 amSBA - LGA
1 stop10h 18mDelta
Wed 6/41:59 pmLGA - SBA
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/28$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/2012:42 pmSBA - JFK
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Thu 5/291:30 pmJFK - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/29$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/317:15 pmSBA - EWR
1 stop16h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amEWR - SBA
1 stop14h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/197:30 pmSBA - LGA
2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/261:35 pmLGA - SBA
3 stops23h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/91:15 pmSBA - LGA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sun 10/126:15 amLGA - SBA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$519

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

New York

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

1:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

10:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$269

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/14

2:28 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 29m

Newark

Tue 5/20

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$269

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

7:04 pm-5:35 am

1 stop7h 31m

Newark

Wed 8/6

8:15 am-6:08 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$274

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

8:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Newark

Wed 6/4

2:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$277

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

7:05 pm-11:51 am

2 stops13h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/8

5:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$296

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

8:30 am-9:48 pm

1 stop10h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

1:59 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

12:45 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

12:25 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$297

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - LGA

SBALGA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

7:05 pm-10:30 am

2 stops12h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

6:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

$298

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA - EWR

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/20

7:15 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Newark

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$330

Santa BarbaraNew York

SBA - JFK

SBAJFK

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

6:14 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop18h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/5

7:29 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$346

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to New York. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to New York is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to New York per day from 3 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $269, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $274 and $277, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. American Airlines flights start at $135 while deals on Delta start at $144 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santa Barbara to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$268Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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