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$145+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 — NYC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to New York are usually found in January or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to New York (NYC). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408
From Santa Barbara to New York (NYC)
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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 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

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

New York

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

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

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to New York is 58 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 $313). 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 September 15, 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to New York in just under 6h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 42m. There are 2523 mi between Santa Barbara and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $268, Delta will fly you from Santa Barbara to New York and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $292 and $292, respectively. These flights start at 42% 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 $145. Delta flights start at $145 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $159 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to New York is Santa Barbara - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Newark or Santa Barbara - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 $313). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to New York. 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$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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